Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 811 182-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
811 182 7 1W 1 ℗1983 670 06Runout side A
811 182 7 2W 1 ℗1983 670 06Runout side B
811 182-7.1Side A label
811 182-7.2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Soweto
by Malcolm McLaren · 1983
22 pressings11 countriesPop RapTurntablismAfricanHip Hop
Soweto was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Soweto
22 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 811 183-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
811 183 1 1M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 3 06Runout Side 1 Variant 1
811 183 1 2M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 1 06Runout Side 2 Variant 1
811 183 1 1M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 1 06Runout Side 1 Variant 2
811 183 1 2M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 2 06Runout Side 2 Variant 2
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 811 183-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
811 183 1 1M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 2 06Runout Side 1
811 183 1 2M 1 ℗1983 670 1 1 2 06Runout Side 2
811 183-1.1Label Side 1
811 183-1.2Label Side 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma MALC 212Charisma 811 183-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MALC 212 A // 2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, stamped variant 1
MALC 212 B // 1▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSE 3Runout side B, stamped variant 1
MALC 212 A //1 ▽ 420 H TOWNHOUSE 1 1 6Runout side A, stamped variant 2
MALC 212 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSE 3Runout side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma MALC 2Charisma 811 182-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MALC 2 A//1▽420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERunout A, Stamped, Variant 1
MALC 2 B//1▽420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERunout B, Stamped, Variant 1
MALC 2 A//2▽420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERunout A, Stamped, Variant 2
MALC 2 B//2▽420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERunout B, Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Charisma MALC 2
- Format
- 7" · Blue injection label
- Runout / matrix
MALC 2 A//1∇420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERun-Out Groove Etching A-Side
MALC 2 B//1∇420 H 1 TOWNHOUSERun-Out Groove Etching B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | Charisma 811 182-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Charisma 811 182-7 9First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Charisma 811 182 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Charisma 811 183-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | France | Charisma 811 182-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Charisma MALC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Charisma 7S-89First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Charisma 811 182-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Charisma 811 183-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Charisma 811 183-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1983 | Peru | Charisma F-CHA 8111827.1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Charisma 811 182 7 / Polygram Discos SARL 811 182 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Charisma SV 0018First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1983 | South Africa | Charisma TOS 1429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Charisma 811 183-1First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Soweto
- A2Zulus On A Time Bomb
- BD'ya Like Scratchin?5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soweto are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Soweto are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Soweto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil and more. One of them is Charisma 811 182-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Soweto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 811 182-7, 811 183-1, MALC 212, MALC 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 811 182 7 1W 1 ℗1983 670 06 and 811 182 7 2W 1 ℗1983 670 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soweto 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.
