UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Cruise Records CRUZ 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(ALI) CRUZ 001 A-1 A BILBO DUBRunout, side A, etched
(ALI) CRUZ 001 B-1 BILBO 'N' BEN - TA1PERunout, side B, etched
Mikey DreadAfrican Anthem (The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise)
Vinyl pressings
African Anthem (The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise)
by Mikey Dread · 1979
12 pressings5 countriesDubReggae
African Anthem was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Anthem
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls CRUZ 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Mikey 'Dread' At The Controls - ARunout, side A, etched
Mikey Dread At The Controls - BRunout, side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Cruise Records CRUZ 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Dread At The Controls CRUZ 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls DCLP 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls DCLP 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls DCLP 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3208LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Big Cat ABB 108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jamaica | Dread At The Controls DATC LP 1003-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | Auralux Recordings LUXXLP 005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Dread At The Controls MOVLP2694 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2694LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2694LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dread At The ControlsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Saturday Night Style
- A2Industrial Spy
- A3Headline News
- A4Mikey Dread In Action
- B1Resignation Dub
- B2Technical Selection
- B3Comic Strip
- B4Pre-dawn Dub
- B5Operator's Choice
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Anthem are there?
12 vinyl pressings of African Anthem are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2021.
When was African Anthem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US. One of them is Cruise Records CRUZ 001.
How do I tell if my copy of African Anthem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRUZ 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (ALI) CRUZ 001 A-1 A BILBO DUB and (ALI) CRUZ 001 B-1 BILBO 'N' BEN - TA1PE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Anthem 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.