UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ignition Records PUMA 8481
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PUMA 8481 A//2∇420 U 11 4A side, stamped
PUMA 8481 B//1∇420 U 11 3B side, stamped
ƱTOPIAA side, etched
Vinyl pressings
Radio Africa
by Latin Quarter · 1984
28 pressings8 countriesIndie RockRock
Radio Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Radio Africa
3 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 104523
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 40151RCA RH 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-40151-Astamped side A
RH-102 A1crossed out side A
RCA PB-40151-Bstamped side B
RH-102 B1crossed out side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Arista 104523First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PB 40151 / RCA RH 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Ignition Records PUMA 8481First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PT 4015212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA PB-402917", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RCA PT 4029212", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista 1045237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RH 102 / Arista RH 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHT 10212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHTX 102 / Arista RHTX 10212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RH 102 / Arista RH 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHFS 112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHT 102 / Arista RHT 10212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RH 102 / Arista RH 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista RHT 102 / Rockin' Horse Records RHT 10212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 1255012" | 12" |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PT 4472012" | 12" |
| 1991 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 075507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PB 447197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Discafrique AFRI7 107", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Italy | Arista 608 13012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| ? | UK | Discafrique AFRIEP 1012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARadio Africa4:30
- BEddie3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Radio Africa are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Radio Africa are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1991.
When was Radio Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Germany. One of them is Ignition Records PUMA 8481.
How do I tell if my copy of Radio Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PUMA 8481, 104523, PB 40151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PUMA 8481 A//2∇420 U 11 4 and PUMA 8481 B//1∇420 U 11 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Radio 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.
