Guinea
1971- Label and catalog number
- Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22
- Format
- LP, Album
Miriam MakebaAppel A L'Afrique
Vinyl pressings
Appel A L'Afrique
by Miriam Makeba · 1971
11 pressings8 countriesAfricanFunk / SoulFolkWorld
Appel A L'Afrique was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Appel A L'Afrique
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS 64527
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CI 64527-1LLabel side A
CI 64527-2LLabel side B
Kenya
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6303 036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6303 036 1Y 1P1971 670 114Side 1
6303 036 2Y 1P1971 670 113Side 2
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6303 036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6303 036 1Y 1℗1971 670 114Runout, Side A
AA 6303 036 2Y 1℗1971 670 111Runout, Side B
6303 036.1 YLabel, Side A
6303 036.2 YLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Guinea | Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Italy | CBS 64527First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Kenya | Philips 6303 036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Philips 6303 036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Philips 6414 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Philips 6414 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Philips 6414 008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Spain | Marfer M. 30-220 SLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Kilimandjaro
- A2Kadeya Deya
- A3Measure The Valley
- A4Sekou Famake
- A5Kulala
- A6Malaika
- B1U. Shaka
- B2Tonados De Media Noche
- B3Djiguinira
- B4Malcom X
- B5Tutu Maramba
- B6I Phin Dlela
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Appel A L'Afrique are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Appel A L'Afrique are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 1975.
When was Appel A L'Afrique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Guinea, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands. One of them is Editions Syliphone Conakry SLP 22.
How do I tell if my copy of Appel A L'Afrique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP 22, 64527, 6303 036) 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 Appel A L'Afrique 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.
