Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 209 972
- Format
- LP, Compilation
AswadCrucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad)
Vinyl pressings
Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad)
by Aswad · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae-PopLovers Rock
Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad)
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records MLPS 9833
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango 209 972
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9833
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9833
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Australia & New Zealand
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mango Records L30098Island Records L 30098
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DMX-71987 URASide A etched
DMX-71988 URBSide B etched
SMX-71987Side A Label
SMX-71988
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Mango Records L30098 / Island Records L 30098First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | Island Records ISL 1238First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Mango 209 972First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Island Records MLPS 9833First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Europe | Mango 209 972First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Greece | Mango 71494First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Island Records ISL1238First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Jamaica | MangoFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | US | Mango MLPS 9833First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | US | Mango MLPS 9833First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | MangoLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Turn Around3:38
- A254-46 (Was My Number)3:10
- A3Set Them Free3:59
- A4Roots Rockin'3:50
- A5Need Your Love (Each And Every Day)3:02
- A6Gimme The Dub (Hip-Hop Mix)4:07
- A7Dub Fire4:28
- A8Hooked On You4:02
- B1Beauty's Only Skin Deep3:10
- B2Chasing For The Breeze4:51
- B3African Children5:57
- B4Back To Africa5:32
- B5Warrior Charge5:50
- B6Give A Little Love4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Mango 209 972.
How do I tell if my copy of Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 209 972, MLPS 9833, L30098, ISL 1238) 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 Crucial Tracks (Best Of Aswad) 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.
