Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Scorpio
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR - HCL - 7092 - A CLEtched A side runout
DSR - HCL - 6560 - 1 CLEtched B side runout
Alton EllisAlton's Official Daughter
Vinyl pressings
Alton's Official Daughter
by Alton Ellis · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesReggaeRocksteadyReggae
Alton's Official Daughter was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Alton's Official Daughter
5 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR HCL 6600-1
DSR HCL 6560-1
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Scorpio
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-HCL 7092-A
DSR-HCL 6560-1
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR HCL 6600-1
DSR HCL 6560-1
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR HCL 6600-1
DSR HCL 6560-1
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jamaica | ScorpioFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1972 | Jamaica | AquariusFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1972 | Jamaica | ScorpioFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | AquariusFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | AquariusFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Aquarius7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Ackee ACK 5117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Aquarius AQ45047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Aquarius AQ45047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AAlton's Official Daughter2:49
- BAquarius Dub (Version)3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alton's Official Daughter are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Alton's Official Daughter are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Alton's Official Daughter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Jamaica. One of them is Scorpio.
How do I tell if my copy of Alton's Official Daughter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR - HCL - 7092 - A CL and DSR - HCL - 6560 - 1 CL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alton's Official Daughter 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.
