Africa

~ Recording by Toto

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.10Africa?:??TotoToto IV (clear shell)TotoAlbum
  • US1982-04-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CT 37728, PCT 37728
1.10Africa?:??TotoToto IV (beige shell)TotoAlbum
  • US1982-04-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CT 37728, PCT 37728
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • US1982-04-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 37728
1.10Africa?:??TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • US1982-04-08
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)1R1 7408
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • JP1982-10-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)35DP 12
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 450088 1
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 85529
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IV (TML Mastering)TotoAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 37728
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S 85529
1.10Africa4:58TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)40-85529
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IV (picture disc)TotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)30AP 2697
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25KP 1189
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)30AP 2312
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)20AP 2280
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IV (cap obi)TotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)20AP 2280
1.4Africa?:??TotoChart ActionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (multinational budget record label, do not use for copyrights, distribution, etc. label-release relationships)TC 274
1.9Africa4:55TotoAmerican HeartbeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1984-06-09
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)EPC 10045
1.9Africa4:55TotoAmerican HeartbeatVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)40-10045, EPC 40-10045
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 2970
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • JP1988-03-20
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)28DP 5039
1.3Africa4:58TotoGolden Love Songs, Volume 8: Someone Loves You HoneyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 3170 61
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)450088 2
1.3Africa5:00TotoHet beste uit de top 100 aller tijden volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DNCD 1213
1.4Africa4:58TotoLove Album, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)ARC 14552-2
1.4Africa4:57TotoPop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)463441 2
1.14Africa4:54TotoRock City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1989
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)840 622-2
1.2Africa4:56TotoSolid GoldTotoEP + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)654693
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1990-06-13
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)01-465998-10, 465998 2, COL 465998 2
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast To Present 1977-1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1990-06-21
CBS/SONY Records (pressing)CSCS-5220
1.2Africa4:59TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-08-30
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 45368
1.2Africa4:59TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA1990-08-30
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDASF 3328
1.12Africa4:59Toto25 Jaar Popmuziek: 1982Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Special Products29.982431.10, LSP 982431 2
1.1Africa4:58TotoAfricaTotoSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)656431 3
1.12Africa4:58TotoCan You Feel It…Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1990
CBS Special ProductsLSP 982363-2
1.14Africa4:57TotoGreat Love Songs 4 (Sold by TV Shop)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Records AB (SE subsidiary of CBS Records, renamed Sony Music Entertainment (Sweden) AB in 1991)467199 2
1.3Africa4:57TotoNightrockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466699 2
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465998 1
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465998 2
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast to Present 1977–1990 (text under barcode reads "0 20831-4113-2 71")TotoAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 45368
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast to Present 1977–1990TotoAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)465998 2
1.9Africa4:59TotoThe Sound Of Correct Studio CaféVarious ArtistsCompilation
CBS Special ProductsLSP 29.982457-2
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IV (NICE PRICE FROM CBS)TotoAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)01-450088-10, CBS 450088 2
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • JP1991-03-01
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)CSCS 6068
1.10Africa4:57Toto25 Years of Rock MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Muse (Norwegian label)19918-2
1.1Africa5:00TotoAfricaTotoSingle
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)657611 2
1.8Africa4:49TotoFlights of Fantasy: Sanfte Songs zum entspannenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 469233 2
1.1Africa4:59TotoInternationale Hits 1971 - 1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Africa4:47TotoMr Music Plus: Number Eight (1991 number 8. 8*91)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Mr Music (Swedish compilation label)MMCD 5023
1.10Africa4:58TotoPower Radio, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)982687 2
1.5Africa4:59TotoRock & Pop Diamonds 1982Various ArtistsCompilation
Sonocord281/46 041-0
1.3Africa5:00TotoThe Best of TotoTotoAlbum + Compilation
Universe (compilations – attention, some releases may be bootlegs)3715
1.12Africa4:55TotoThe Rock Collection: Rock GroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/09
1.10Africa5:02TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDANIC 089
1.16Africa4:54TotoMidnight CruisingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1992-07-01
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 40
2.10Africa4:56TotoSchmusesongs, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1992-11-26
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472798 2
1.12Africa4:57TotoBingo Pop & RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472247 2
2.15Africa4:57TotoCabrio ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola1C 2CD 686 - 0777 7 99683 2 9
1.8Africa4:56TotoDreams in Rock, Vol. 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 472373 2
2.6Africa4:58TotoHet beste uit de top 100 allertijdenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)17-471 613-10, 471 613 2
1.14Africa4:58TotoLe disque du routardVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)col 4719272
1.16Africa4:54TotoMidnight CruisingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINTV 40
1.2Africa4:57TotoPop Classics: The Long Versions, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01607062
1.4Africa5:01TotoRock in the USAVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG UK & IrelandSTACD 020
1.1Africa5:00TotoRock Times, Volume 15: 1983-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000350 A
2.10Africa4:56TotoSchmusesongs, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472798 2
1.4Africa4:59TotoSoft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RPM (South African label)CDCNA2
1.2Africa4:57TotoSummer in the CityVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471896-2
1.7Africa4:58TotoThe Best of 1980–1990, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola686-0777 7 99632 2 5
2.1Africa4:55TotoThe Greatest Hits 1967-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 982760 2
1.18Africa4:53TotoNow That’s What I Call Music! 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-08-23
Box Music (UK label), PolyGram, Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)7243 8 27059 2 5, CDNOW 1983
1.10Africa4:58TotoToto IV (Sony MasterSound Gold Remaster)TotoAlbum
  • US1993-08-24
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 57188
2.13Africa4:58TotoMetropol: En epok i radio 1982-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)474483-2
1.7Africa4:58TotoSimply the BestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola2CD 7243 8 28275 2 8
1.10Africa4:57TotoThe 80’s Collection 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/04
1.10Africa4:57TotoThe 80’s Collection: 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 544/04
1.2Africa4:57TotoTime After Time: 16 Soft Pop SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V. (Sony Music Entertainment's NL subsidiary until 2004)983368 2
1.17Africa4:58TotoVery Best of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)983324 2
1.10Africa4:55TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
  • JP1994-03-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-6997
1.6Africa4:59TotoRock ’n’ Ride, Volume 11: Best of South & WestVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1994-05-25
1.7Africa5:00TotoEighteen Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-06-28
JCIJCD-3119
1.6Africa4:52Toto25 Jahre: NDR 2 “Der Club”Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EastWest, wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-33013-2
1.2Africa4:58TotoForever ’80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & TieA2-25069
1.2Africa4:58TotoPast To Present 1977-1990 (Club Edition, Repress)TotoAlbum + Compilation
Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.), Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)786764T, CCK 45368
3.12Africa4:59TotoRemember Your 80’s Volume 1 (1980–1984)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)980321 2, 980347 2, 980390 2, 982191 2, 982431 2
1.3Africa4:58TotoRock ChartbustersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4771182, COL 477118-2
3.5Africa4:57TotoThe Golden CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
The Golden CollectionMMCD 8001, MMCD 8002, MMCD 8003, MMCD 8004, MMCD 8005, MMCD 8006, MMCD 8007, MMCD 8008, MMCD 8009, MMCD 8010, MMCD 8011, MMCD 8012, MMCD 8013, MMCD 8014, MMCD 8015, MMCD 8016, MMCD 8017, MMCD 8018, MMCD 8019, MMCD 8020
1.6Africa4:59TotoThe Greatest Hits of the 80's, Volume 1 - Turbo ManiaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-17896
1.16Africa4:58TotoThe No. 1 Hits 1983Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International79 611 0
1.10Africa4:58TotoToto IVTotoAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 64423
1.12Africa4:58TotoUna canzone per teVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Publy MusicPBL 476998 2
1.3Africa4:55TotoBest BalladsTotoAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1995-01-18
1.3Africa4:55TotoBest BalladsTotoAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1995-04-13
Sony (CBS ‘walking eye’ logo over the “SONY” wordmark in a box, used in Latin-American genre releases, also used in releases in ID/KR or other countries)SRCS-7539
1.6Africa4:57Toto#1 Hits 1980-1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-04-16
GNP Crescendo RecordsGNPD 2231
Promotion
1.10Africa4:58TotoToto IV (picture disc)TotoAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)[none]
1.8Africa5:01TotoAlways on your sideVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)TDCD 1001
1.8Africa4:59TotoRock MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
20013-2
1.4Africa4:59TotoSummer SoundsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Marlboro, Special Products (A Service of Sony Music)29-982628-10, 982628 2, LSP 982628 2
1.9Africa4:58TotoMega PopclassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stichting Collectieve Promotie Geluidsdragers1994.202
(unknown)
1.11Africa4:55TotoKredietbankVarious Artists
  • -1993
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)DTM 936033-2
1.2Africa4:57TotoForever Young Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Marketing (from ca. 1990s–2003, renamed Sony Music Special Markets ca. 2003)CNVV-2-476034

Relationships

recording engineer:David Leonard (US producer and engineer)
Greg Ladanyi
Jamie Ledner
Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist)
Lon LeMaster
Niko Bolas
Peggy McCreary
Al Schmitt
Terry Christian (US recording and mixing engineer)
Tom Knox
additional engineer:Bruce Heigh (task: additional recording)
David Paich (task: additional recording)
Dick Gall (engineer/guitar technician) (task: additional recording)
Steve Porcaro (task: additional recording)
engineer:Al Schmitt
Bruce Heigh
David Paich
Dick Gall (engineer/guitar technician)
Greg Ladanyi
Steve Porcaro
Tom Knox
producer:Bruce Dickinson (engineer and producer)
Toto (US rock group)
mixer:Elliot Scheiner (task: for 5.1 surround sound)
Greg Ladanyi
acoustic guitar:Timothy B. Schmit
bass:David Hungate
Michael Porcaro
bass guitar:David Hungate
congas:Lenny Castro
drums (drum set) and gong:Jeff Porcaro
electric guitar and guitar:Steve Lukather (guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger)
instruments:Lenny Castro
keyboard:David Paich
Steve Porcaro
keyboard and piano:David Paich
marimba:Joe Porcaro
percussion:Lenny Castro
Jeff Porcaro
Joe Porcaro
recorder:Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist)
synthesizer:Steve Porcaro
background vocals:Bobby Kimball
Steve Lukather (guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger)
David Paich
Timothy B. Schmit
lead vocals:Jean-Michel Byron
Bobby Kimball
David Paich
vocals:Bobby Kimball
David Paich
Steve Lukather (guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger)
Steve Porcaro
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982)
Columbia Records (EMI‐owned 1931–1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1982)
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1982)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1982, in 1983)
sampled by:[untitled] by Chuck Person
Anything by JoJo (American singer and actress)
Murder Reigns (explicit) by Ja Rule
New World by Nas (US rapper)
PSR41 by New Dreams Ltd.
mash-ups:Hey Shorty by E-603 (order: 6)
ryuuseigun mashup by jan Misali (order: 15)
music videos:Africa
part of:Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 105) (order: 105)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 452) (order: 455)
stream for free:https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=QAo_Ycocl1E [info]
recording of:Africa (Toto)

Related works

Africa (Toto)

writer:Jeffrey Porcaro
David Paich
publisher:Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc.
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Rising Storm Music
Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995)
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
Spirit Two Music
sub-publisher:ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
referred to in medleys:4 Chords (Unicante 2013 version)
later parody versions:Diamonds
Fandom
Thanksgiving!
is the basis for:Ocean to Ocean
The Abyss