UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 267237 TF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jørgen IngmannAfrica
Vinyl pressings
Africa
by Jørgen Ingmann · 1962
10 pressings7 countriesRock & RollEasy ListeningPop
Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Africa
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Fontana 267237 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO. 62357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Metronome B 15237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | ATCO Records 45-62357", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Atco Records 45-62357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAfrica2:03
- BJohnny's Tune2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Africa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Africa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK. One of them is Fontana 267237 TF.
How do I tell if my copy of Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 267237 TF) 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 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.