Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-20 1663 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2016637-A1Runout stamped side A
2016637-B1Runout stamped side B
Vinyl pressings
Scatterlings Of Africa
by Johnny Clegg & Savuka · 1987
20 pressings8 countriesAfricanPopFolkWorld
Scatterlings Of Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Scatterlings Of Africa
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 20 1664 6EMI 1C K 060-20 1664 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2016646-A2Runout side A
2016646-B2Runout side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 003-20 2818 7EMI 003 20 2818 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2016637-A2 202 818 7-ARunout A, stamped
2028187-B1Runout B, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMI 5605
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 EMI 5605 A-1-1-1- DA side runout, stamped
12 EMI 5605 B-1-1-2- :: : DB side runout, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5605
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EMI 5605
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 1932First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI ED 256First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI ED 256First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 1663 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 20 1664 6 / EMI 1C K 060-20 1664 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 003-20 2818 7 / EMI 003 20 2818 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | EMI 2016637First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2016646 / Pathé Marconi EMI K 060 20 1664 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | EMI 12EMI 5605First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI 12EMI 5605First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EMI 5605First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | EMI Electrola 060-20 3308 6 / EMI 20 3308 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 06 20166377", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-1544712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records P-B-443247", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | EMI EMI 22707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79497 / Capitol Records SPRO-7949812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AScatterlings Of Africa3:49
- BDon't Walk Away4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Scatterlings Of Africa are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Scatterlings Of Africa are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Scatterlings Of Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is EMI 1C 006-20 1663 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Scatterlings Of Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-20 1663 7, 20 1664 6, 003-20 2818 7, 12EMI 5605) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2016637-A1 and 2016637-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Scatterlings Of Africa on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
