Portugal
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18521
- Format
- LP, Album
Johnny WakelinAfrican Man
Vinyl pressings
African Man
by Johnny Wakelin · 1976
10 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
African Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 African Man
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Portugal | Pye Records NSPL 18521First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | Astor SPLP-1495LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Pye Records NSPL 5011 / Pye Records PYE 5011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Pye Records PYLP 87005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | South Africa | Pye Records NSPL 18521LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Pye Records P-3035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18521LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | PYE Records 28719 OTLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | PYE Records 28719 OTLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1African Man2:58
- A2No Jive Talking2:48
- A3Little One Don't You Cry3:15
- A4Me And My Woman3:35
- A5Fly Away3:19
- B1Doctor Fankenstein's Disco Party3:46
- B228 Days In Deutschland3:43
- B3She Can Boogie3:38
- B4It's Building Up3:22
- B5You Turn Me On2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of African Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was African Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Portugal. One of them is Pye Records NSPL 18521.
How do I tell if my copy of African Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL 18521) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Man 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.
