Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Parsley PP 010Parsley P.P. 010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
PP-010-A 1Side A Etched
PP010-B 1ASSide B Etched
Luna TwistAfrican Time
Vinyl pressings
African Time
by Luna Twist · 1982
14 pressings7 countriesNew WaveRock
African Time 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 African Time
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Belgium
1982- Label and catalog number
- Parsley PP 006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PP-006-A 3Runout side A - variation 1
PP.006-B 1Runout side B - variation 1
PP-006-A 2Runout side A - variation 2
PP.006-B 1Runout side B - variation 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STAT 14 A1* TOWN HOUSEA side
STAT 14 B1* TOWN HOUSEB side
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 1412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STAT 1412 A1✳ TOWN HOUSEEtched Side A (TOWN HOUSE stamp)
STAT 1412 B1✳ TOWN HOUSEEtched Side B (TOWN HOUSE stamp)
Finland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 2812 096
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Parsley PP 010 / Parsley P.P. 010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Parsley PP 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Finland | Statik Records STAT 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Finland | Statik Records STAT 147", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | France | Statik Records 2812 096First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Statik Records 2097 135First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Statik Records 6.13 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Statik Records 6.13 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Statik Records VS-110-23First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Statik Records VS-110-23First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 1412First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 141212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Spain | Statik Records 22MO530 / Statik Records VIC-5512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AAfrican Time4:40
- BSo Danceable4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Time are there?
14 vinyl pressings of African Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was African Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Belgium, UK, Finland, France and more. One of them is Parsley PP 010.
How do I tell if my copy of African Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PP 010, PP 006, STAT 14, STAT 1412) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PP-010-A 1 and PP010-B 1AS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Time 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.