France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 7486551
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
748655 1 AM A 1 M6 357588 2Runout side A
748655 1 B 1 M6 357589 2 AMRunout side B
Alpha BlondyRevolution
Vinyl pressings
Revolution
by Alpha Blondy · 1987
12 pressings9 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Revolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Revolution
7 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 7486551
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
748655 1 AM A 1 M6 357588 2Runout Side A
748655 1 B 1 M6 357589 2 AMRunout Side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Trafic TF-8730
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 7486551
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7486551 - A1Runout Side A
7486551 - B1Runout Side B
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI 062-7486551
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1987- Label and catalog number
- Pathé Marconi EMI 7486554
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Trafic TF-8730First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Pathé 7486551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Pathé 7486551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Pathé 7486551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | EMI Electrola 7486551LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | EMI 062-7486551First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | EMI Greece S.A. 062-7486551LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Israel | Pathé Marconi EMI 7486554First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album |
| 1987 | Nigeria | Leader Records Ltd. 8618First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Pathé 068-7486551 / EMI 068-7486551LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Shanachie Shanachie 43062LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Wagram Music 3358066LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Fanta Diallo5:18
- A2Blesser5:30
- A3Jah Houphouet Nous Parle (Rassemblement Démocratique Africain)10:37
- B1Rock And Roll Remedy4:07
- B2Time4:06
- B3Election Koutcha5:36
- B4Miri5:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolution are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Revolution are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 2018.
When was Revolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Pathé 7486551.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7486551, TF-8730, 062-7486551, 7486554) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 748655 1 AM A 1 M6 357588 2 and 748655 1 B 1 M6 357589 2 AM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revolution 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.
