Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
One Way Sound 1846 ET
One Way Sound 1847 ET
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Vinyl pressings
Java
by Augustus Pablo · 1971
21 pressings4 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Java was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Java
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
One Way Sound 1846Side A runout
One Way Sound 1847Side B runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Label
- Runout / matrix
One Way Sound 1846Side A runout
One Way Sound 1847Side B runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Green Label
- Runout / matrix
One Way Sound 1846Side A runout
One Way Sound 1847Side B runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
One Way Sound 1846Side A runout
One Way Sound 1847Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Impact! KC-2508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Impact! OR1047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Impact! AB 19727", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Impact! AB 19727", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Impact! KC-25087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Impact! KC-25087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJava
- BJava (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Java are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Java are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2019.
When was Java first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Impact!.
How do I tell if my copy of Java is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC-2508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, One Way Sound 1846 ET and One Way Sound 1847 ET. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Java 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.
