Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 064-24 0733 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
2407331-A1 1 1ACRunout side A
2407331-B1 1 1ACRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Third World Child
by Johnny Clegg & Savuka · 1987
19 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Third World Child 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 Third World Child
17 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 12 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 038-74 6778 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
746 778 1-A 2407331-A1
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 064-24 0733 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
2407331-A1 1 1ACRunout side A, stamped
2407331-B1 1 1ACRunout side B, stamped
1A 064-24 0733 1 ALabel side A
1A 064-24 0733 1 BLabel side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3526
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMC 3526 A-1-1-1- DDRunout side A, stamped - Variant 1
EMC 3526 B-1-1-1- DDRunout side B, stamped - Variant 1
EMC 3526 A-2-1-1- DRunout side A, stamped - Variant 2
EMC 3526 B-1-1-1- DDRunout side B, stamped - Variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLT-46778
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLT-1-46778 F-2 [Allied 'a' logo] B-28802-F2 △ 17895 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally [1-1 strike thru] SP0-1 AL-SPSide A runout
CLT-2-46778 F-2 [Allied 'a' logo] B-28803-F2 △ 17895-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally [1-1 strike thru] SP0-1 AL-SPSide B runout
CLT-1-46778Side A label
CLT-2-46778Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-46778
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CLT-1-46778 F-1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-28802-F1 △ 17895 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout etched & stamped
CLT-2-46778 F-2 [Allied 'a' logo] B-28803-F2 △ 17895-X 1-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout etched & stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | EMI 58525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMC 240733First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | EMI 068 2407331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-6550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1A 064-24 0733 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 038-74 6778 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1A 064-24 0733 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | EMI 2407331 / EMI 064 24 0733 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | EMI 064 24 0733 1 / EMI 2407331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | EMI 064 24 0733 1 / EMI 2407331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | EMI 64 2407331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI RP28-5617First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3526First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(D) 2407331 / EMI EMCJ (D) 2407331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EMC 3526First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Are You Ready
- A2Asimbonanga (Mandela)
- A3Giyana
- A4Scatterlings Of Africa
- A5Great Heart
- B1Missing
- B2Ring On Her Finger
- B3Third World Child
- B4Berlin Wall
- B5Don't Walk Away
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Third World Child are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Third World Child are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Third World Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is EMI 1A 064-24 0733 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Third World Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 064-24 0733 1, 038-74 6778 1, EMC 3526, CLT-46778) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2407331-A1 1 1AC and 2407331-B1 1 1AC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Third World Child 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.
