France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.003
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Afrovision
by Manu Dibango · 1976
16 pressings6 countriesAfrobeatJazzFunk / SoulFolk
Afrovision was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Afrovision
7 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.003
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.003Fiesta 362.003 A
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
362.003AYD. Y.D.Side A runout, etched
362.003BYD. Y.D.Side B runout, etched
[AREACEM logo]Side A & B stamped
362.003 ASide A label
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fiesta 362.003
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL-R 5296
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9526
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.003First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.003 / Fiesta 362.003 AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Fiesta 362.003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Sweden | Sonet SLP-3035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca SKL-R 5296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9526First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Canada | Telson AF-2502LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXH 1052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | London Records GXH 1052LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ILPS 9526LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ILPS 9526LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ilps 9526LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Island Records ILPS 9526LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | smv smv03LP, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Remastered, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Island Records ILPS 9526LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Big Blow5:40
- A2Dakar Streets4:32
- A3Aloko Party5:41
- B1Bayam Sell'am5:56
- B2Baobab Sun 77:00
- B3Afrovision5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Afrovision are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Afrovision are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 2021.
When was Afrovision first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, UK, Sweden. One of them is Fiesta 362.003.
How do I tell if my copy of Afrovision is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 362.003, SKL-R 5296, ILPS 9526, SLP-3035) 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 Afrovision 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.
