Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6075 018
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The Ritchie FamilyAfrican Queens (Part 1/Part 2)
Vinyl pressings
African Queens (Part 1/Part 2)
by The Ritchie Family · 1977
15 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronic
African Queens (Part 1/Part 2) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Queens (Part 1/Part 2)
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 102939
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Able ABE.1764
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 5675
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 5542RCA PB 5542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA PB-5542-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout A
RCA PB-5542-B PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout B
PB 5542-ALabel A
PB 5542-BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor 102939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE.1764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 5675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 5542 / RCA PB 5542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Derby DBR 10002First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Musart MI 30404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Philips 6075 018First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 102939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7116First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7116 / RCA SPBO-7116First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Velvet 6457First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA SPCO-712712", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Best Seller 4B006 995167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAfrican Queens (Part 1)
- BAfrican Queens (Part 2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Queens (Part 1/Part 2) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of African Queens (Part 1/Part 2) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was African Queens (Part 1/Part 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Philips 6075 018.
How do I tell if my copy of African Queens (Part 1/Part 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6075 018, 102939, ABE.1764, CBS 5675) 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 Queens (Part 1/Part 2) 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.
