UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Red Bullet K-WEST T1
- Format
- 12"
Revelation TimeSouth Africa
Vinyl pressings
South Africa
by Revelation Time · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopReggae
South Africa was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 South Africa
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 611 654
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 111 654Red Bullet 111 654
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS111654 A-1/7-88Runout A, stamped
DS111654 B-1/7-88Runout B, stamped
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Red Bullet R.B. 12.64
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Red Bullet R.B. 64
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RB64A HCP871218Runout side A
RB64B HCP871218Runout side B
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- Red Bullet 870 584-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 611 654First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 111 654 / Red Bullet 111 654First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Red Bullet 870 584-7 / Phonogram 870 584.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Italy | Zimba Tropical Music ZTM 45.01-7 / Zimba Tropical Music ZTM 45.01.7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Red Bullet R.B. 12.64First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Red Bullet R.B. 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Red Bullet 870 584-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Red Bullet R.B. 64First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Red Bullet K-WEST T1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Sam Records SAM-01312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Sam Records SAS-0087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Benelux | Red Bullet R.B. 647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASouth Africa6:18
- B1South Africa (Single Version)3:40
- B2South Africa (Instrumental Version)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of South Africa are there?
12 vinyl pressings of South Africa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was South Africa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Netherlands, France and more. One of them is Red Bullet K-WEST T1.
How do I tell if my copy of South Africa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-WEST T1, 611 654, 111 654, R.B. 12.64) 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 South Africa 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.