US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4353
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
3D-15699 Bell Sound Audio MatrixRunout side A
3D-15701 Bell Sound Audio MatrixRunout side B
15699Label side A
15701Label side B
The John Dankworth OrchestraAfrican Waltz
Vinyl pressings
African Waltz
by The John Dankworth Orchestra · 1961
11 pressings8 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningJazzPop
African Waltz was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Waltz
11 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 8 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
3D-15699-1 Audio Matrix Bell SoundRunout A
3D-15701-5 Audio Matrix Bell SoundRunout B
UK
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4590
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 25482-1NRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
7XCA 25483-1NRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
7XCA 25482-1N MR ET IRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
7XCA 25483-1N ML ET IRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
UK
February 1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4590
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Roulette 4353
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
15699Side A label
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Roulette 4353First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Ireland | Columbia 45-DB(I) 4590First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Italy | Roulette R 4353First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Netherlands | Roulette RL 21137First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Roulette R4353First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Sweden | Roulette R-4353First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Roulette R-4353First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Roulette R-4353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | US | Roulette R-4353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4590First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4590First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAfrican Waltz2:21
- BMoanin'3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Waltz are there?
11 vinyl pressings of African Waltz are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was African Waltz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Roulette R-4353.
How do I tell if my copy of African Waltz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4353, 45-DB 4590, 4353, 45-DB(I) 4590) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3D-15699 Bell Sound Audio Matrix and 3D-15701 Bell Sound Audio Matrix. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Waltz 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.