France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mondiophone MON 8Mondiophone 46507
- Format
- LP, Album
Manu DibangoAfricadelic
Vinyl pressings
Africadelic
by Manu Dibango · 1972
14 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkAfrobeatJazz
Africadelic was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Africadelic
1 pressing came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Mondiophone MON 8 / Mondiophone 46507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | AMI Records 33.011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Fiesta 360.058LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Greece | Minos MILP 10020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Fiesta 360.058 I / Decca 360.058 ILP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Turkey | Fiesta 360.058 / Decca 360058LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Venezuela | London Records LPS-88471LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GXH 1047 / London Records GXH-1047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GXH 1047 / London Records GXH-1047LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | France | Hi & Fly Records H&F 0019LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Australia | Survival Research SVVRCH028LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2021 | France | Diggers Factory SMV05LP, Album, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | France | Diggers Factory SMV05LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Fiesta ISK. 1122 / Fiesta 360.058LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Thème N°12:10
- A2Thème N°22:15
- A3Thème N°33:12
- A4Thème N°43:15
- A5Thème N°52:50
- A6Thème N°62:26
- B1Thème N°74:10
- B2Thème N°82:42
- B3Thème N°91:43
- B4Thème N°102:40
- B5Thème N°113:00
- B6Thème N°121:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Africadelic are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Africadelic are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 2021.
When was Africadelic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Mondiophone MON 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Africadelic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MON 8) 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 Africadelic 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.
