US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arrow Records 025
- Format
- LP, Album
ArrowKnock Dem Dead
Vinyl pressings
Knock Dem Dead
by Arrow · 1985
11 pressings8 countriesSocaReggae
Knock Dem Dead 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 Knock Dem Dead
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Arrow Records 025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Barbados | Arrow Records 029LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Mango ISL-1194 / Island Records ISL-1194LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Mango 209 565LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Mango ILPC 29809LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Mango ILPS 9809LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9809LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9809 / Mango 539 809-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Venezuela | Island Records ISLAND 7528LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Mango 670.4263LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Mango 670.4263LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Master6:01
- A2More Arrow5:40
- A3Rhumba Again5:51
- A4Tiny Winy5:51
- B1Tell Mama6:53
- B2Big Big6:23
- B3As You See Me Gimme4:15
- B4Dance Dis Dance4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Knock Dem Dead are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Knock Dem Dead are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was Knock Dem Dead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Arrow Records 025.
How do I tell if my copy of Knock Dem Dead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Knock Dem Dead 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.
