Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Firehouse
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5840. - A - TEMPER PABLOHand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
DSR 5841 · B - PABLOHand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
Anthony Red RoseTempo
Vinyl pressings
Tempo
by Anthony Red Rose · 1985
14 pressings2 countriesDubDancehallReggae
Tempo was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Tempo
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Firehouse
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
DJ-001-A TEMPO - ANTHONY RED ROSESide A (Etched)
DJ-001-B TEMPA KING ASHASide B (Etched)
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Firehouse
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ-001-A TEMPO - ANTHONY RED ROSESide A, etched
DJ-001-B TEMPA KING ASHASide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
2020s3 pressings
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | 97 Crew7", Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial | 7", Unofficial Release, 45 RPM · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Firehouse7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Firehouse7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ATempo
- BCrank Angle
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tempo are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tempo are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Tempo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Firehouse.
How do I tell if my copy of Tempo 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 5840. - A - TEMPER PABLO and DSR 5841 · B - PABLO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tempo 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.