Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · White
- Runout / matrix
ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA Side Runout Groove
ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB Side Runout Groove
ZR 0113/1A Side Label
ZR 0113/2B Side Label
Key Of DreamsAfrica
Vinyl pressings
Africa
by Key Of Dreams · 1982
14 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronicPop
Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Marbled Grey
- Runout / matrix
M ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA
M ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
/\/\ ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA Side Runout Groove
/\/\ ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB Side Runout Groove
ZR 0113/1A Side Label
ZR 0113/2B Side Label
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Marbled Red
- Runout / matrix
M ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA
M ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA Side Runout Groove
ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB Side Runout Groove
ZR 0113/1A Side Label
ZR 0113/2B Side Label
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0113
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
/\/\ ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDEA Side Runout Groove
/\/\ ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDEB Side Runout Groove
ZR 0113/1A Side Label
ZR 0113/2B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0113First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Portugal | Zanza Records MV 052009 / Discos MVM MV 052009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Baby Records BRA A 3086First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Canada | Baby Records BR 011312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Baby Records BR 14317X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI-7063912", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK & Ireland | Baby Records BABL 03312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Cosmic Communications DA-MA 14099112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Radio Side
- AAfrica6:07
- Disco Side
- BAfrica (Dub Mix)6:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Africa are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Africa are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Zanza Records ZR 0113.
How do I tell if my copy of Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZR 0113, MV 052009, BRA A 3086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZR AFRICA RADIO SIDE and ZR AFRICA DISCO SIDE. 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.