Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Treasure Isle 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTON ELLIS "A"A side
ALTON ELLIS "B"B side
Vinyl pressings
Mr Soul Of Jamaica
by Alton Ellis · 1974
32 pressings3 countriesReggaeRocksteadyReggae
Mr Soul Of Jamaica was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Mr Soul Of Jamaica
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Treasure Isle 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTON ELLIS "A"A side
ALTON ELLIS "B"B side
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Treasure Isle 013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALTON ELLIS "A"A side
ALTON ELLIS "B"B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2345LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2345LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2345LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Treasure Isle TILP 013 / All Tone ATLP-003LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Unknown | Treasure Isle TILP 013 / All Tone TILP 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Treasure Isle TILP 013 / All ToneLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Treasure Isle 013 / All Tone TR 013LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle TILP 007LP | LP |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle Treasure Isle 013 Stereo / Treasure Isle DSK 3509LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle 013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Breaking Up
- A2Why Birds Follow Spring
- A3I Can't Stop Now
- A4Ain't That Loving You
- A5You Make Me Happy
- A6Remember That Sunday
- B1All My Tears Come Rolling
- B2Baby I Love You
- B3Chatty Chatty
- B4Willow Tree
- B5If I Could Rule The World
- B6What Does It Take
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr Soul Of Jamaica are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Mr Soul Of Jamaica are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Mr Soul Of Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica. One of them is Treasure Isle 013.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr Soul Of Jamaica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 013) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALTON ELLIS "A" and ALTON ELLIS "B". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr Soul Of Jamaica 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.
