France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crocos Records 731 401Crocos Records 731.401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
KongasAfricanism
Vinyl pressings
Africanism
by Kongas · 1977
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Africanism was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Africanism
8 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14461
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 6087
- Format
- 7"
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Crocos Records 731 401 / Crocos Records 731.401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6087 / CBS 6087First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 6087First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 912First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 6087First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD 14461First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD 14461First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | CBS CBS S 6087 / CBS 60877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Malligator MAL-5030112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Africanism1:20
- A2Gimme Some Loving2:17
- BTatoo Woman3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Africanism are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Africanism are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 2003.
When was Africanism first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Crocos Records 731 401.
How do I tell if my copy of Africanism is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 731 401, 2001 772, PD 14461, CBS 6087) 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 Africanism 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.
