Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- High Music
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3005 A - HIGH TIMES JAH FOUNDATIONRunout, Side A
DSR 3006 B - HIGH TIME FOUNDATION VER.Runout, Side B
Anthony ChambersJah Foundation
Vinyl pressings
Jah Foundation
by Anthony Chambers · 1982
11 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Jah Foundation was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Jah Foundation
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Jamaica | High MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Jamaica | High Times Music7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Jamaica | High Times7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Archive Recordings AR7-0247", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2016 | Japan | High Music7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | High Music7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label |
Tracklist
- AJah Foundation
- BJah Foundation (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jah Foundation are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jah Foundation are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Jah Foundation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica. One of them is High Music.
How do I tell if my copy of Jah Foundation 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 3005 A - HIGH TIMES JAH FOUNDATION and DSR 3006 B - HIGH TIME FOUNDATION VER.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jah Foundation 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.