South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCJ (D) 11583
- Format
- LP, Album
Via AfrikaVia Afrika
Vinyl pressings
Via Afrika
by Via Afrika · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesFolkTribalSynth-popElectronic
Via Afrika was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Via Afrika
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
South Africa
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCJ (D) 11583
- Format
- LP, Album · Picture Labels
- Runout / matrix
EMCJ11583-ARunout, Side A
EMCJ11583-BRunout, Side B
EMCJ 11583-A
EMCJ 11583-B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC-11583
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMC 11583 A TP -MAXICUT-Side 1 hand etched
EMC 11583 B TP -MAXICUT-Side 2 hand etched
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America Records ST-17112
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1A 064-4068001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
064-4068001-A // 52903-1Run-out side A
064-4068001-B // 52904-1Run-out side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 406800 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMC-11583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America Records ST-17112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A 064-4068001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | EMI 406800 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | EMI 4068001LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Mozambique | Bayly EMCJ (D) 11583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ (D) 11583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ (D) 11583First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | EMI America ST-17112LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Africa | Steel Street Records STEEL (O) 6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Via Afrika4:01
- A2Hey Boy6:44
- A3De Tango4:52
- A4Cape Of Good Hope3:01
- B1Afrika The Tiger8:05
- B2Chiggi Chiggi6:04
- B3Animaal4:18
- B4Via Afrika (Dub)4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Via Afrika are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Via Afrika are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1991.
When was Via Afrika first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in South Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is EMI EMCJ (D) 11583.
How do I tell if my copy of Via Afrika is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMCJ (D) 11583, EMC-11583, ST-17112, 1A 064-4068001) 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 Via Afrika 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.