Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Nina Hagen BandAfrican Reggae
Vinyl pressings
African Reggae
by Nina Hagen Band · 1979
19 pressings10 countriesNew WaveReggaePost-PunkRock
African Reggae 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 Reggae
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-222684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 12.8200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA-222684
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D MX792475 BA222684-1
D MX792476 BA222684-2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA-222684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA-222684First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS BA 222684First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 12.8200First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 8200 / CBS 82007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 8200 / CBS 82007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 12-8200 / CBS CBS 12 820012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 82007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS SDC 3412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 82007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 12.820012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS S 8200 / CBS CBS 82007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 8200 / CBS CBS S 82007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | CBS CBS 82007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Epic 06.59-957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 83047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 83047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 83047", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | CBS S CBS 8304 / CBS 83047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAfrican Reggae (Edit)4:12
- BWir Leben Immer Noch (Lucky Number)4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Reggae are there?
19 vinyl pressings of African Reggae are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was African Reggae first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, Australia, Netherlands. One of them is CBS BA 222684.
How do I tell if my copy of African Reggae is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 222684, BA-222684, CBS 12.8200) 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 African Reggae 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.
