Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IP ITH 006-A SST Made in GermanyRunout Side A
IP ITH 006-B SST Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
In Zaire
by Round One · 1985
34 pressings9 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
In Zaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 In Zaire
26 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006Italoheat ITH 006-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP ITH 006-A SSTSide A
IP ITH 006-B SSTSide B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP ITH 006-A SSTRunout Groove Side A
IP ITH 006-B SSTRunout Groove Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006 MEGA
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IP ITH-006-MEGA/ARunout Side Groove A
IP ITH-006-MEGA/BRunout Side Groove B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006/7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IP ITH 006-A SSTRunout side A
ITH-006-7/B etRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Italoheat ITH 006/7 MEGA
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ITH-006-7/AII MEGA etRunout side A
ITH-006-7/B etRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Austria | Italoheat ITH 006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Austria | Italoheat ITH 006/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Austria | Italoheat ITH 006/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Vogue 312033First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Vogue 312033First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Vogue 102122First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006 / Italoheat ITH 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006 MEGAFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 00612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006/7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006/7 MEGAFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006/SFirst year7", Shape, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Shape, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Italoheat ITH 006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIn Zaire (Blood Mix)3:40
- BOn Top3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Zaire are there?
34 vinyl pressings of In Zaire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was In Zaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Austria, France, Sweden and more. One of them is Italoheat ITH 006.
How do I tell if my copy of In Zaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ITH 006, ITH 006 MEGA, ITH 006/7, ITH 006/7 MEGA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP ITH 006-A SST Made in Germany and IP ITH 006-B SST Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Zaire 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.