Somewhere In Afrika
Studio Album

Somewhere In Afrika

Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Original Year

1982

Tracks

10

Duration

37:26

Releases

89

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Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982publicScandinavia
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Printed inner sleeve. Printed by Team Trykk. This release [r3209241] is not.

Cat#: BRON 543 · BRON-543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982PortugalPortugal
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Cat#: 205 077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982SpainSpain
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

Editado por Ariola Eurodisc S.A. ℗ 1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Made in Spain

Cat#: I-205.077 · I-205077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982South AfricaSouth Africa
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1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd. Made in South Africa

Cat#: ML4645

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982FranceFrance
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Printed inner sleeve with Lyrics & photos. Made in France on label. ℗ & © 1982

Cat#: 893 051

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Club Edition

Printed inner sleeve with lyrics & photos. Stamped runouts; Roman numbers etched.

Cat#: 46 166 5

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982NorwayNorway
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Printed inner sleeve Made in Norway ℗ & © Bronze Records Ltd. ℗ 1982 Original sound recording by Bronze Records Ltd © 1973 Gwyneth Music Ltd. © 1980 Rondor Music (London) Ltd © 1981 Blackhill/Warner Bros Music Ltd for the World © 1981 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd For the World © 1982 Scalehand Ltd. © 1982 Samain Artists Management BV. The runouts are etched.

Cat#: BRON 543 · BRON-543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982FranceFrance
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

Printed inner sleeve with Lyrics & photos. Made in France on label. ℗ & © 1982

Cat#: 893 051

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Club Edition

Comes with the printed inner sleeve containing lyrics & photos, number 46 1665/86 631 printed in the lower right corner of the side two. Other similar releases: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3216819]r3216819[/url]: different labels' design with the rim-text going all around the labels. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12320916]r12320916[/url]: incorrect submission. Marriage between this version's vinyl, and cover belonging to one of the four regular European releases. The catalogue number on the back cover is incorrect, and there is no mention of Club Edition printed on the cover.

Cat#: 46 166 5

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982New ZealandNew Zealand
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd. Includes lyric sheet

Cat#: L 37896

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

℗ 1982 Bronze Records Ltd. [labels] 1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd. [back sleeve, bottom right] Printed in Western Germany [back sleeve, bottom centre] Comes with a printed inner sleeve containing lyrics, credits, and a photo on each side. Additional printed sheet contains tour dates on one side, and "Manfred Mann's Earth Band" back catalogue on the other side. Runouts are stamped except for 'Roman numerals, RAYS, 020' which is etched.

Cat#: 205 077 · 205 077-320

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

1982 original sound recording by Bronze Records Ltd. Comes in plain white inner sleeve with bass clef on label side B and embossed Mohndruck-logo on cover rear Slightly different rim text on label to [r612360]. Runouts "205077 A-2", "205077 B-2/82 S III" and "Made in Germany" are stamped, rest etched.

Cat#: 205 077-320 · 205 077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Legacy Records

calendar_today1982United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Reissue

(c) 1982 Petbrook Ltd Legacy Records Limited Distributed by PRT Also available on Cassette LLK125 and CompactDisc LLCD125 DMM Direct Metal Mastering (R) Teldec Made in England by Damont Audio Limited

Cat#: LLP 125

Barcode: 5013858012519

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982AustraliaAustralia
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd.

Cat#: L 37898

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982IrelandIreland
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1Irish double dip Carlton pressing. Different font to UK release. Printed inner

Cat#: BRON 543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982GreeceGreece
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
White Label

White / blank labels. Made in Greece.

Cat#: 812120-1

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Test Pressing

1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd. vinyl = white label original front and backside of the sleeve in two different pieces

Cat#: 205 077-320

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982GermanyGermany
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
PromoTest Pressing

This is a very unique german test pressing (or promotional edition, if you like/prefer). It came in a white generic cardboard sleeve, just with a green DIN A4 sheet stickered on the front, handwritten notes from Manfred (obviously copied/printed) on it - see the original pix. White labels.

Cat#: 205077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982AustraliaAustralia
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Test Pressing

Original test pressing...(with plain white labels, rubber-stamped with basic info only). Note: this was DEFINITELY pressed in Australia...not Germany...despite the matrix wording. The eventual catalogue number of the released version was: L-37898... note that this has the number BZL-37898 stamped on both labels.

Cat#: BZL-37898

Somewhere In Afrika

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Jugoton / Bronze

calendar_today1983YugoslaviaYugoslavia
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From centre labels: Made in Yugoslavia ℗ 1982 Bronze Records Limited. Manufactured under licence by Jugoton in Yugoslavia. From cover (rear): 1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd.

Cat#: BRON 543 · LSBRO 11020

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1983ItalyItaly
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks
Stereo

1982 Original sound recordings by Bronze Records Ltd.

Cat#: BRZ 20342

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1983publicScandinavia
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℗ & © 1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Recorded at Workhouse II, Mastersounds (Sweden), Underhill Studios. African vocal sequences were recorded 'Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8-track mobile tape recorder. Other African sequences were recorded in London. Catalog numbers: BRON-543 - on center labels BRON 543 - on backcover, spine and inner sleeve Country of manufacture of record as stated on label (backcover). Printed inner sleeve with lyrics.

Cat#: BRON 543 · BRON-543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Ariola

calendar_today1983MexicoMexico
music_noteVinyl·11 tracks

In labels songs are in spanish with English translation Mexican version

Cat#: LAE-523 · 205.401

Somewhere In Afrika

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Arista

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteVinyl·13 tracks

Cat#: AL8- 8194

CD(26)

Somewhere In Afrika

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Legacy Records

calendar_today1982SwedenSweden
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

On CD: Made by CD Plant Sweden

Cat#: LLCD 125

Barcode: 5013858012526

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

Original 1982 recording Distributed by Grapevine Distribution via Polygram Telesales

Cat#: MFMCD 5

Barcode: 5020293200050

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·17 tracks
ReissueRemasteredRepress

A repress of [url=/release/1828880]the original 1999 remastered edition[/url] with b/w CD picture. Released in UK 18th February 1983 - Catalogue number Bronze BRON543 Released in USA 14th November 1983 - Arista AL8-8194 Liner notes written May 1999. Lyrics reproduced by permission. Amandla - Power (Zulu language) Awethu - Is ours (Zulu language) Maatla - Power (Xhosa language) Aruna - Is ours (Xhosa language) Kwazulu, Bophutatswana, Transkei, Lebowa are areas of South Africa called ’bantustans’ where black families lived without their men folk work hundreds of miles away in the big cities. Amandla, Awethu is the black power slogan, often chanted at funerals and meetings wherever opposition is expressed. Azania is the black power name for South Africa. Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Swazi, Tsonga and Venda African tribes. Publishing credits: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - Blue Mountain Music Ltd Somewhere In Africa -Scalehand Ltd Tribal Statistics - Scalehand Ltd Africa Suite: Brothers And Sisters Of Africa - Scalehand Ltd Koze Kobenini? (How Long Music [sic] We Wait?) -Scalehand Ltd Lalela - Scalehand Ltd Eyes Of Nostradamus -Gwyneth Music Ltd Demolition Man - Magnetic Pub Ltd Brothers And Sisters of Azania - Scalehand Ltd Original credits: African vocal sequences were recorded by Matt Irving ’Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8 track mobile tape recorder. These tapes were later synchronised with the master tapes in London using computer code. Other African sequences were recorded in London and we'd like to think the singers - Chief Dawethi, Rufus Sefothuma, Fats Mothya, Jabu Mbalu and Zanty Lekau. We'd like to thank Jane Curtiss, Robert Stewart, Rik Walton, Bryan New, John Parry, Glenn in Sweden, and Saul Oz. Also: Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, (guitar solo in Redemption song), Stevie Lange, Vicki Brown, Geoff Whitehorn, Mick Rogers, Jimmy Copley, Italienska Music - Sweden, Yamaha - Sweden, and Mick Carter and A.L.E Ltd. A very special thanks to those people in Africa who assisted Matt Irving with the African recordings and also Madonsini and 3rd Ear Music. This album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems and we'd like to thank Simon Renshaw and Barclay James Harvest in this regard. Recorded at the Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios 1999 Re-master credits: Remastered in February/March 1999. Additional thanks to Ron Clint and Greg Russo. Artwork and liner notes prepared by Red Steel Productions for Creature Music Ltd. CD and booklet artwork by Andrew Buckle of Sapphire productions. Internet site: http://www.manfredmann.co.uk For more information on MMEB please send in s.a.e. to: Platform End, 29 Lyndhurst Road, Wallasey, Merseyside L45 6XB, United Kingdom. © 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd No authorship is given for tracks 9 and 10. Released with a 8 page booklet.

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5019148619147

Somewhere In Afrika

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One Way Records

calendar_today1982United StatesUnited States
music_noteCD·16 tracks
Reissue

One Way Records P.O Box 6429 Albany • NY 12206 ℗ 1984 Arista Record, Inc. Produced under license from Arista Records.

Cat#: OW 32645

Barcode: 0 46633 26452 5

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·17 tracks
RemasteredReissue

Released in UK 18th February 1983 - Catalogue number Bronze BRON543 Released in USA 14th November 1983 - Arista AL8-8194 Liner notes written May 1999. Lyrics reproduced by permission. Amandla - Power (Zulu language) Awethu - Is ours (Zulu language) Maatla - Power (Xhosa language) Aruna - Is ours (Xhosa language) Kwazulu, Bophutatswana, Transkei, Lebowa are areas of South Africa called ’bantustans’ where black families lived without their men folk work hundreds of miles away in the big cities. Amandla, Awethu is the black power slogan, often chanted at funerals and meetings wherever opposition is expressed. Azania is the black power name for South Africa. Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Swazi, Tsonga and Venda African tribes. Publishing credits: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - Blue Mountain Music Ltd Somewhere In Africa -Scalehand Ltd Tribal Statistics - Scalehand Ltd Africa Suite: Brothers And Sisters Of Africa - Scalehand Ltd Koze Kobenini? (How Long Music [sic] We Wait?) -Scalehand Ltd Lalela - Scalehand Ltd Eyes Of Nostradamus -Gwyneth Music Ltd Demolition Man - Magnetic Pub Ltd Brothers And Sisters of Azania - Scalehand Ltd Original credits: African vocal sequences were recorded by Matt Irving ’Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8 track mobile tape recorder. These tapes were later synchronised with the master tapes in London using computer code. Other African sequences were recorded in London and we'd like to think the singers - Chief Dawethi, Rufus Sefothuma, Fats Mothya, Jabu Mbalu and Zanty Lekau. We'd like to thank Jane Curtiss, Robert Stewart, Rik Walton, Bryan New, John Parry, Glenn in Sweden, and Saul Oz. Also: Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, (guitar solo in Redemption song), Stevie Lange, Vicki Brown, Geoff Whitehorn, Mick Rogers, Jimmy Copley, Italienska Music - Sweden, Yamaha - Sweden, and Mick Carter and A.L.E Ltd. A very special thanks to those people in Africa who assisted Matt Irving with the African recordings and also Madonsini and 3rd Ear Music. This album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems and we'd like to thank Simon Renshaw and Barclay James Harvest in this regard. Recorded at the Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios 1999 Re-master credits: Remastered in February/March 1999. Additional thanks to Ron Clint and Greg Russo. Artwork and liner notes prepared by Red Steel Productions for Creature Music Ltd. CD and booklet artwork by Andrew Buckle of Sapphire productions. Internet site: http://www.ManfredMann.co.uk For more information on MMEB please send in s.a.e. to: Platform End, 29 Lyndhurst Road, Wallasey, Merseyside L45 6XB, United Kingdom. © 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd No authorship is given for tracks 9 and 10. Tracks 6a to 6d are one single track on the CD, but with pauses between the single sub-tracks. Released with a 12 page booklet. No tracks time on this release

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5 019148 619147

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·17 tracksEDC Blackburn Pressing
RemasteredReissue

Released in UK 18th February 1983 - Catalogue number Bronze BRON543 Released in USA 14th November 1983 - Arista AL8-8194 Liner notes written May 1999. Lyrics reproduced by permission. Amandla - Power (Zulu language) Awethu - Is ours (Zulu language) Maatla - Power (Xhosa language) Aruna - Is ours (Xhosa language) Kwazulu, Bophutatswana, Transkei, Lebowa are areas of South Africa called ’bantustans’ where black families lived without their men folk work hundreds of miles away in the big cities. Amandla, Awethu is the black power slogan, often chanted at funerals and meetings wherever opposition is expressed. Azania is the black power name for South Africa. Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Swazi, Tsonga and Venda African tribes. Publishing credits: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - Blue Mountain Music Ltd Somewhere In Africa -Scalehand Ltd Tribal Statistics - Scalehand Ltd Africa Suite: Brothers And Sisters Of Africa - Scalehand Ltd Koze Kobenini? (How Long Music [sic] We Wait?) -Scalehand Ltd Lalela - Scalehand Ltd Eyes Of Nostradamus -Gwyneth Music Ltd Demolition Man - Magnetic Pub Ltd Brothers And Sisters of Azania - Scalehand Ltd Original credits: African vocal sequences were recorded by Matt Irving ’Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8 track mobile tape recorder. These tapes were later synchronised with the master tapes in London using computer code. Other African sequences were recorded in London and we'd like to think the singers - Chief Dawethi, Rufus Sefothuma, Fats Mothya, Jabu Mbalu and Zanty Lekau. We'd like to thank Jane Curtiss, Robert Stewart, Rik Walton, Bryan New, John Parry, Glenn in Sweden, and Saul Oz. Also: Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, (guitar solo in Redemption song), Stevie Lange, Vicki Brown, Geoff Whitehorn, Mick Rogers, Jimmy Copley, Italienska Music - Sweden, Yamaha - Sweden, and Mick Carter and A.L.E Ltd. A very special thanks to those people in Africa who assisted Matt Irving with the African recordings and also Madonsini and 3rd Ear Music. This album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems and we'd like to thank Simon Renshaw and Barclay James Harvest in this regard. Recorded at the Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios 1999 Re-master credits: Remastered in February/March 1999. Additional thanks to Ron Clint and Greg Russo. Artwork and liner notes prepared by Red Steel Productions for Creature Music Ltd. CD and booklet artwork by Andrew Buckle of Sapphire productions. Internet site: http://www.ManfredMann.co.uk For more information on MMEB please send in s.a.e. to: Platform End, 29 Lyndhurst Road, Wallasey, Merseyside L45 6XB, United Kingdom. © 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd No authorship is given for tracks 9 and 10. Tracks 6a to 6d are one single track on the CD, but with pauses between the single sub-tracks. Released with a 16 page booklet including band catalogue.

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5 019148 619147

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Carrere

calendar_today1982FranceFrance
music_noteCD·11 tracks
ReissueStereo

Made in France. The track titles on the CD are written with a blank in front of all question marks.

Cat#: 96.520

Barcode: 3 218030 965207

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Legacy Records

calendar_today1982EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

On CD: (P) 1979 (C) 1979 [mistake - the record is from 1982?] Manufactured in the UK Distributed by PRT Inlay: simple folded, on back only MMEB logo on back, and on the inside double page: the five records Solar Fire, The Roaring Silence, Watch, Angel Station and Somewhere In Afrika, with Catalogue Numbers LLP 121, LLK 121, LLCD 121 (122, 123, 124 125 respectively). ["Rainbow effect" on disc is only reflection in the picture.]

Cat#: LLCD 125

Barcode: 5013858012526

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·17 tracks
ReissueRemasteredUnofficial Release

A replica of the 1999 European release [r=1828880]. Released in a regular jewel case with clear tray and 12-page booklet. Issued in the early 2000s.

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5019148619147

Somewhere In Afrika

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Not On Label

calendar_today1982RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·16 tracks
ReissueUnofficial Release

Booklet: 8 pages. Released in a regular Jewel Case with clear tray.

Cat#: MMCOLCD 0102038211

Somewhere In Afrika

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Century Records

calendar_today1982RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·11 tracks
ReissueUnofficial ReleaseStereo

Packaged in a standard jewel case with 8-page booklet.

Cat#: CECC-00127

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1982RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·11 tracks
ReissueUnofficial Release

Standart jewel case, 4 -page booklet

Cat#: COMME CD5

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1987EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

Info from booklet: African vocal sequences were recorded 'Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8-Track mobile tape recorder. Other African sequences were recorded in London. Album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems. Recorded at Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios Publishing: Track 1: Rondor Music Ltd. Tracks 2, 3, 4C & 4D: Scalehand Ltd. Tracks 4A & 4B: EMI Music Hamburg Track 5: Gwyneth Music Ltd. Track 6: Virgin Music Ltd., April Musikverlag Track 7: Blackhill/Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Track 8: Samain Artists Management BV ℗ 1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Info from spine: Digital Stereo Info from inlay (rear): Distributed by BMG Records. Distribué par BMG Ariola. Vertrieb durch BMG Ariola. A Bertelsmann Music Group Company. Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany. BMG Ariola München GmbH, used by authority of Bronze Rec. Issued in a standard jewel case with a grey tray. Includes a 4-page booklet.

Cat#: 255 077

Barcode: 4007192550777

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Cohesion

calendar_today1990United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

Info from inlay: © 1982 Petbrook Ltd. ℗ 1982 Petbrook Ltd. Distributed by Pacific For information PO Box 786 London SE13 6RN Info from booklet: Original 1982 recording African vocal sequences were recorded 'Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8-Track mobile tape recorder. Album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems. Recorded at Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios Erratum: Inside the booklet track 8 is incorrectly credited to A. Mann, on the rear of the booklet correctly to M. Mann.

Cat#: COMMECD5 · COMME CD5

Barcode: 5 020293 200050

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_todayAug 20, 1990United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCD·11 tracks
Reissue

Info from inlay: © 1982 Petbrook Ltd. ℗ 1982 Petbrook Ltd. Distributed by Pacific For information PO Box 786 London SE13 6RN Info from booklet: Original 1982 recording African vocal sequences were recorded 'Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8-Track mobile tape recorder. Album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems. Recorded at Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios Erratum: Inside the booklet track 8 is incorrectly credited to A. Mann, on the rear of the booklet correctly to M. Mann.

Cat#: COMMECD5 · COMME CD5

Barcode: 5020293200050

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Century Records

calendar_todayAug 21, 1990JapanJapan
music_noteCD·11 tracks
ReissueStereo

1st Japanese issue

Cat#: CECC-00127

Barcode: 4988013955936

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1993EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Recorded at Workhouse II-Mastersounds (Sweden)-Underhill Studios Printed in EU. Made in England.

Cat#: RME CD5

Barcode: 724384187125

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1993EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·8 tracks
Reissue

Disc has a slightly different design on front from [r3310767] ("Bei BIEM" imprint is missing)

Cat#: RME CD5

Barcode: 724384187125

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ООО "ДОРА"

calendar_today1997RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·11 tracks
ReissueUnofficial Release

Все права защищены. Лицензионное соглашение №2132/МЗ-97 между РАО и ООО "ДОРА" от 20.01.97 г. Заявка № 219. Packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet.

Cat#: JPCD9704289

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Cohesion

calendar_today1999EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·17 tracks
RemasteredReissue

Released in UK 18th February 1983 - Catalogue number Bronze BRON543 Released in USA 14th November 1983 - Arista AL8-8194 Liner notes written May 1999. Lyrics reproduced by permission. Amandla - Power (Zulu language) Awethu - Is ours (Zulu language) Maatla - Power (Xhosa language) Aruna - Is ours (Xhosa language) Kwazulu, Bophutatswana, Transkei, Lebowa are areas of South Africa called ’bantustans’ where black families lived without their men folk work hundreds of miles away in the big cities. Amandla, Awethu is the black power slogan, often chanted at funerals and meetings wherever opposition is expressed. Azania is the black power name for South Africa. Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Swazi, Tsonga and Venda African tribes. Publishing credits: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - Blue Mountain Music Ltd Somewhere In Africa -Scalehand Ltd Tribal Statistics - Scalehand Ltd Africa Suite: Brothers And Sisters Of Africa - Scalehand Ltd Koze Kobenini? (How Long Music [sic] We Wait?) -Scalehand Ltd Lalela - Scalehand Ltd Eyes Of Nostradamus -Gwyneth Music Ltd Demolition Man - Magnetic Pub Ltd Brothers And Sisters of Azania - Scalehand Ltd Original credits: African vocal sequences were recorded by Matt Irving ’Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8 track mobile tape recorder. These tapes were later synchronised with the master tapes in London using computer code. Other African sequences were recorded in London and we'd like to think the singers - Chief Dawethi, Rufus Sefothuma, Fats Mothya, Jabu Mbalu and Zanty Lekau. We'd like to thank Jane Curtiss, Robert Stewart, Rik Walton, Bryan New, John Parry, Glenn in Sweden, and Saul Oz. Also: Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, (guitar solo in Redemption song), Stevie Lange, Vicki Brown, Geoff Whitehorn, Mick Rogers, Jimmy Copley, Italienska Music - Sweden, Yamaha - Sweden, and Mick Carter and A.L.E Ltd. A very special thanks to those people in Africa who assisted Matt Irving with the African recordings and also Madonsini and 3rd Ear Music. This album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems and we'd like to thank Simon Renshaw and Barclay James Harvest in this regard. Recorded at the Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios 1999 Re-master credits: Remastered in February/March 1999. Additional thanks to Ron Clint and Greg Russo. Artwork and liner notes prepared by Red Steel Productions for Creature Music Ltd. CD and booklet artwork by Andrew Buckle of Sapphire productions. Internet site: http://www.ManfredMann.co.uk For more information on MMEB please send in s.a.e. to: Platform End, 29 Lyndhurst Road, Wallasey, Merseyside L45 6XB, United Kingdom. © 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd No authorship is given for tracks 9 and 10. Released with a 12 page booklet.

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5 019148 619147

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_todayAug 20, 1999EuropeEurope
music_noteCD·17 tracks
RemasteredReissue

Released in UK 18th February 1983 - Catalogue number Bronze BRON543 Released in USA 14th November 1983 - Arista AL8-8194 Liner notes written May 1999. Lyrics reproduced by permission. Amandla - Power (Zulu language) Awethu - Is ours (Zulu language) Maatla - Power (Xhosa language) Aruna - Is ours (Xhosa language) Kwazulu, Bophutatswana, Transkei, Lebowa are areas of South Africa called ’bantustans’ where black families lived without their men folk work hundreds of miles away in the big cities. Amandla, Awethu is the black power slogan, often chanted at funerals and meetings wherever opposition is expressed. Azania is the black power name for South Africa. Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Swazi, Tsonga and Venda African tribes. Publishing credits: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu) - Blue Mountain Music Ltd Somewhere In Africa -Scalehand Ltd Tribal Statistics - Scalehand Ltd Africa Suite: Brothers And Sisters Of Africa - Scalehand Ltd Koze Kobenini? (How Long Music [sic] We Wait?) -Scalehand Ltd Lalela - Scalehand Ltd Eyes Of Nostradamus -Gwyneth Music Ltd Demolition Man - Magnetic Pub Ltd Brothers And Sisters of Azania - Scalehand Ltd Original credits: African vocal sequences were recorded by Matt Irving ’Somewhere in Africa' in June 1982, using an 8 track mobile tape recorder. These tapes were later synchronised with the master tapes in London using computer code. Other African sequences were recorded in London and we'd like to think the singers - Chief Dawethi, Rufus Sefothuma, Fats Mothya, Jabu Mbalu and Zanty Lekau. We'd like to thank Jane Curtiss, Robert Stewart, Rik Walton, Bryan New, John Parry, Glenn in Sweden, and Saul Oz. Also: Robbie McIntosh, Trevor Rabin, (guitar solo in Redemption song), Stevie Lange, Vicki Brown, Geoff Whitehorn, Mick Rogers, Jimmy Copley, Italienska Music - Sweden, Yamaha - Sweden, and Mick Carter and A.L.E Ltd. A very special thanks to those people in Africa who assisted Matt Irving with the African recordings and also Madonsini and 3rd Ear Music. This album was mixed using Sony and Mitsubishi digital systems and we'd like to thank Simon Renshaw and Barclay James Harvest in this regard. Recorded at the Workhouse II - Mastersounds (Sweden) - Underhill Studios 1999 Re-master credits: Remastered in February/March 1999. Additional thanks to Ron Clint and Greg Russo. Artwork and liner notes prepared by Red Steel Productions for Creature Music Ltd. CD and booklet artwork by Andrew Buckle of Sapphire productions. Internet site: http://www.ManfredMann.co.uk For more information on MMEB please send in s.a.e. to: Platform End, 29 Lyndhurst Road, Wallasey, Merseyside L45 6XB, United Kingdom. © 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd No authorship is given for tracks 9 and 10. Tracks 6a to 6d are one single track on the CD, but with pauses between the single sub-tracks. Released with a 12 page booklet. Some copies may carry a sticker:"Remastered from the original master tapes / Plus bonus tracks / Faithfully restored artwork".

Cat#: MANN 013

Barcode: 5 019148 619147

Somewhere In Afrika

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Cohesion

calendar_today1999RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·16 tracks
ReissueRemasteredUnofficial Release

© 1986 [sic?] Petbrook Ltd ℗ 1982 Original sound recording owned by Petbrook Ltd on exclusive license to Creature Music Ltd This compilation ℗ & © 1999 Creature Music Ltd 12 page booklet

Cat#: 205 077-320

Barcode: 5 019148 619147

Somewhere In Afrika

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Air Mail Archive

calendar_todaySep 2005JapanJapan
music_noteCD·17 tracksPapersleeve
ReissueRemastered

From CD: ℗1982 Original sound recording made by Petbrook Ltd. © & Pub.: 1, 5, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 8, 9, 11. Scalehand Ltd. 2, 12. Gwyneth Music Ltd. 3. Warner Chappell Music Ltd. 4, 13. Sumner Music Pub Ltd. 7, 11. Blue Mountain Music Ltd. Made in Japan. Manufactured & distributed by Air Mail Recordings, Tokyo, Japan. Under exclusive license from Creature Music Ltd. From Info Inlay: 24 Bit remaster 2005 Other Notes: Original release date (UK): 18-Feb-1983 Addtl. cat# BRON 543 of original UK release on Bronze label listed on the release. The release is carried out as a replica of the original vinyl edition with paper sleeve cover (so called Paper Sleeve Collection Vol.2). It also comes with a paper obi strip and an additional information inlay mostly in Japanese language.

Cat#: AIRAC-1133

Barcode: 4 571136 371228

Somewhere In Afrika

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Air Mail Archive

calendar_today2005RussiaRussia
music_noteCD·17 tracksPapersleeve
ReissueRemasteredUnofficial Release

The release is carried out as a replica of the original vinyl edition with paper sleeve cover (so called Paper Sleeve Collection Vol.2). It also comes with a paper obi strip and an additional information inlay mostly in Japanese language. 8-page booklet

Cat#: AIRAC-1133

Barcode: 4571136371228

Tape(21)

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze / Dacapo

calendar_today1982PortugalPortugal
music_noteCassette·8 tracks

Cat#: 405077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982GermanyGermany
music_noteCassette·11 tracks
Club Edition

Info from J-Card (front): [Bronze logo] Logo 'System Super-Ferro ★ Top Quality ★'. [Dolby system logo] Info from J-Card (spine): [Super-Ferro logo] [Bronze logo] Club Edition [Dolby 'Double-D' logo] Stereo Info from J-Card (narrow part, outside): Tracklisting appears. [Dolby system logo] Info from J-Card (inside): System Ⓢ das bedeutet: Super-Sound durch beste Tonaufzeichungs-Technik Super-Ferro - Verwendung von bestem Bandmaterial Super-Dynamik und höherer Frequenzumfang Sicherheit durch Mittel neuzeitlicher Technik und sorgfältiger Qualitätskontrolle. Diese MC ist auf jedem Gerät abspielbar. Super-Ferro logo. System Ⓢ that means: Super-sound through the best sound-recording-technique Super-Ferro - utilization of the best tape material Super-dynamics and a higher frequency range Security by means of a modern technique and a careful quality control This MC can be played on any tape recorder. ℗1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh Imprime en République Fédèrale d'Allemagne [Dolby system logo] "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Publishing info: Tracks A1, B1b to B1d & B3: Scalehand Ltd. Track A2: Gwyneth Music Ltd. Track A3: Blackhill / Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Track A4: Virgin Music Ltd. / April Musikverlag Tracks A5 & B1: Samain Artists Management BV Track B2: Rondor Music Ltd. Info from cassette: [Bronze logo] Club Edition Titel siehe Textblatt! For Titles See Inlaycard! Stereo [Dolby system logo] Standard English copyright text appears. Im Ariola-Vertrieb.

Cat#: 36 373 9

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982publicScandinavia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: TC-BRON 543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982FranceFrance
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Imp. MPO Disques

Cat#: 89 4051 · 894.051

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982SwitzerlandSwitzerland
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Info from J-Card (front): Bronze logo appears. Logo 'System Super-Ferro ★ Top Quality ★'. Dolby system logo. Info from J-Card (spine): Super-Ferro logo. Bronze logo. Cat# version 405 077-352 appears. Stereo Dolby 'Double-D' logo. Info from J-Card (narrow part, outside): Tracklisting appears. Info from J-Card (inside): System Ⓢ das bedeutet: Super-Sound durch beste Tonaufzeichungs-Technik Super-Ferro - Verwendung von bestem Bandmaterial Super-Dynamik und höherer Frequenzumfang Sicherheit durch Mittel neuzeitlicher Technik und sorgfältiger Qualitätskontrolle. Diese MC ist auf jedem Gerät abspielbar. Super-Ferro logo. System Ⓢ that means: Super-sound through the best sound-recording-technique Super-Ferro - utilization of the best tape material Super-dynamics and a higher frequency range Security by means of a modern technique and a careful quality control This MC can be played on any tape recorder. ℗1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies Printed in Switzerland Imprime en Suisse Dolby system logo. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby laboratories. Auch als 30-cm-LP [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/612360]205 077-320[/url] erhältlich. Publishing info: Tracks A1, B1b to B1d & B3: Scalehand Ltd. Track A2: Gwyneth Music Ltd. Track A3: Blackhill / Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Track A4: Virgin Music Ltd. / April Musikverlag Tracks A5 & B1: Samain Artists Management BV Track B2: Rondor Music Ltd. Info from cassette: Cat# version 405 077 appears. Bronze logo. Dolby system logo. Standard English copyright text appears. Im Ariola-Vertrieb, Zürich

Cat#: 405 077-352 · 405 077

Somewhere In Afrika

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Legacy Records

calendar_today1982United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·11 tracks
Reissue

Cat#: LLK 125

Barcode: 5013858012540

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982publicScandinavia
music_noteCassette·11 tracksBlack shell

Cat#: TC-BRON 543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982publicScandinavia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

℗ 1982

Cat#: TC-BRON 543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982publicScandinavia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: TC-543

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_today1982United KingdomUnited Kingdom
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

UK release with cat.# BRONC 543. Made in England on labels. "Home taping is killing music" logo on J-card.

Cat#: BRONC 543 · 3191 238

Somewhere in Africa

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Peace

calendar_today1982SyriaSyria
music_noteCassette·13 tracks

Cat#: 485

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_todayOct 1982AustraliaAustralia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Cat#: C 37898

Somewhere In Afrika

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Bronze

calendar_todayOct 1982EuropeEurope
music_noteCassette·11 tracks

Info from J-Card (front): Bronze logo appears. Logo 'System Super-Ferro ★ Top Quality ★'. Dolby system logo. Info from J-Card (spine): Super-Ferro logo. Bronze logo. Cat# version 405 077-352 appears. Stereo Dolby 'Double-D' logo. Info from J-Card (narrow part, outside): Tracklisting appears. Info from J-Card (inside): System Ⓢ das bedeutet: Super-Sound durch beste Tonaufzeichungs-Technik Super-Ferro - Verwendung von bestem Bandmaterial Super-Dynamik und höherer Frequenzumfang Sicherheit durch Mittel neuzeitlicher Technik und sorgfältiger Qualitätskontrolle. Diese MC ist auf jedem Gerät abspielbar. Super-Ferro logo. System Ⓢ that means: Super-sound through the best sound-recording-technique Super-Ferro - utilization of the best tape material Super-dynamics and a higher frequency range Security by means of a modern technique and a careful quality control This MC can be played on any tape recorder. ℗1982 Bronze Records Ltd. Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh Imprime en République Fédèrale d'Allemagne Dolby system logo. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby laboratories. Auch als 30-cm-LP [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/612360]205 077-320[/url] erhältlich. Publishing info: Tracks A1, B1b to B1d & B3: Scalehand Ltd. Track A2: Gwyneth Music Ltd. Track A3: Blackhill / Warner Bros. Music Ltd. Track A4: Virgin Music Ltd. / April Musikverlag Tracks A5 & B1: Samain Artists Management BV Track B2: Rondor Music Ltd. Info from cassette: Cat# version 405 077 appears. Bronze logo. Dolby system logo. Standard English copyright text appears. Im Ariola-Vertrieb.

Cat#: 405 077 · 405 077-352

Somewhere In Afrika

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IMD

calendar_today1982Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks
Unofficial Release

Track sequence is completely different from official releases: Side A and side B are exchanged and side A sequence is different from usual sequence in itself as well. Released in a case with IMD logo.

Cat#: IMD 8499

Somewhere In Afrika

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Melodies

calendar_today1982publicAsia
music_noteCassette·11 tracks
Unofficial Release

Cat#: M-10169

Somewhere In Afrika

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747

calendar_today1982Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
music_noteCassette·17 tracks
Unofficial ReleaseStereo

[On front:] Stereo [747 Pop logo] Sticker-like print: Includes these great new songs: Runner Rebel Demolition Man Eyes [sic!] [On large J-card panel, outside] Please see overleaf for more information Other Manfred Mann Releases Available On 747 Music Tapes Are : 2642 The Best Of Manfred Mann 2846 Angel Station 4129 20 Great Hits Of The Sixties 6225 Chance 7914 The Best Of Manfred Mann - More Hits 7915 The R & B Years [On J-card, inside] More POP music is in store for you if you check out the vast collection 747 has for you. Please go to our nearest dealer and find out for yourself. We value our fans like yourself and here are just some of the many familiar names we have in POP category : - 6938 PAT BENATAR - Precious Time 6939 RICKY LEE JONES - Pirates 6943 ROBERTO CARLOS - Sings In English 6944 JOE JACKSON - Jumpin' Jive 6947 STEVIE NICKS - Bella Donna 6970 DEBBIE HARRY (BLONDIE) - Koo Koo 6971 RITA COOLIDGE - Heartbreak Radio 6972 MICHAEL JOHNSON - Home Free 6973 JOEY SCARBURY - Greatest American Hero 6974 GINO VANNELLI - Best Of 6975 BILLY THORPE - Stimulastion 6976 IAN HUNTER - Short Back & Sides 6979 BOB DYLAN - Shot Of Love 6993 OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN - History 7012 ART GARFUNKEL - Scissors Cut 7013 LULU - Lulu 7027 BOBBY GOLDSBORO GREATEST HITS 7029 BUDDY HOLLY - Love Songs 7030 CLIFF RICHARD - Wired For Sound 7060 MIKE OLDFIELD - Ommadawn 7061 RICK WAKEMAN - 1984 7062 RICK WAKEMAN - Journey To The Centre Of The World 7065 JOHN ENTWISTLE (THE WHO) - Too Late The Hero 7066 ALICE COOPER - Special Forces 7068 GENE COTTON - Eclipse Of The Blue Moon 7069 DAN FOGELBERG - The Innocent Age 7070 BILLY JOEL - Songs Of The Attic [On cassette:] [747 Quality Variety logo] [Other information:] Tracks A5, A6 and A7 are from a different album named [m=2956]. Track B1 is from a different album named [m=2834]. All these tracks do usually not appear on the 'Somewhere In Afrika' album. Tracks A2 and B7 were only available on the US version of the original album. Several tracks have had their titles censored; the original titles are: Track A3: Eyes Of Nostradamus Track B1: You Angel You Track B5: Redemption Song (No Kwazulu)

Cat#: 9119

Somewhere In Afrika

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Arista

calendar_today1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·13 tracks
Club Edition

Columbia House Club cassette. J card: CRC [Dolby Systems Logo] ℗&© 1983 Arista Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Manufactured by Columbia House/CBS Inc./51 West 52nd Street/ New York, N.Y. [Track A1:] Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Virgin Music, Inc. Chappell Music Inc. administrator [Track A2:] Mark Cain Music Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. [Track A3:] Chrysalis Music Ltd. Controlled in the U.S.A. and Canada by Rare Blue Music, Inc. [Track A4:] Dick James Music [Track A5:] WB Music Corp. [Tracks B1 to B3 & B5a to B5c:] Scalehand Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. [Track B4:]Bob Marley Music Ltd. All rights administered by Almo Music Corp. [Track B5d:] Samain Artist Management Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. This tape is mastered to Dolby "B" standards for noise reduction. Decrease treble response when playing on non-Dolbyized equipment. Cassette: ℗ 1983 Arista Records, Inc. Other info: Cat# on J card: AC8-8194 Cat# on cassette: AC8 8194 Track B3 is credited to M.Mann/Lingwood on the label. The same song is credited to M.Mann/M.Irving on the [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/612360]European release[/url]. Also the tracklisting is different between the two releases. Especially track B3 is part of the "Africa Suite" on the European release whereas track B5D is not.

Cat#: AC8-8194 · AC8 8194

Somewhere In Afrika

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Arista

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·13 tracksDolby System

QC-10 cassette branding No track durations or songwriting credits printed on this release Beige cassette shell, black paper labels, white, red and blue text Matte texture on perimeter of cassette shell 100-50-0 scale over cassette window, upside-down "Polygram" underneath window

Cat#: AC8 8194

Somewhere In Afrika

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Arista

calendar_today1983CanadaCanada
music_noteCassette·13 tracks
Club Edition

Cat#: AC8-8194 · AC8 8194

Somewhere In Afrika

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Arista

calendar_todayNov 14, 1983United StatesUnited States
music_noteCassette·13 tracksDolby

New from Arista Qualitape Optimum Sound ℗&© 1983 Arista Records, Inc. 6 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019. Printed in U.S.A. [Arista adress reappears] [Track A1:] Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Virgin Music, Inc. Chappell Music Inc. administrator [Track A2:] Mark Cain Music Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. [Track A3:] Chrysalis Music Ltd. Controlled in the U.S.A. and Canada by Rare Blue Music, Inc. [Track A4:] Dick James Music [Track A5:] WB Music Corp. [Tracks B1 to B3 & B5.1 to B5.3:] Scalehand Ltd. Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. [Track B4:]Bob Marley Music Ltd. All rights administered by Almo Music Corp. [Track B5.4:] Samain Artist Management Published in the U.S.A. by Intersong-U.S.A., Inc. MFG. U.S.A. Cassette mould: MADE IN U.S.A. [might appear on either side of the housing]. The insert J card is a multi-page gatefold. Cat# on insert: AC8-8194 Cat# on housing: AC 8 8194

Cat#: AC8-8194 · AC 8 8194

Barcode: 0 7822-18194-4

Somewhere In Africa

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Bronze

calendar_today1984ArgentinaArgentina
music_noteCassette·13 tracks

Cat#: 57168 · 3191 238