Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Channel One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Barrington LevyBlack Rose
Vinyl pressings
Black Rose
by Barrington Levy · 1983
10 pressings1 countryDancehallReggae
Black Rose was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Black Rose
2 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Hit Bound
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Jamaica | Channel OneFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Hit BoundFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Hit Bound / 17 North Parade7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Well Charge7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound JJ#1661-16627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge JJ#1661-16627", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABlack Rose
- BBlack Rose (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Rose are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Rose are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1983 and 2012.
When was Black Rose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Jamaica. One of them is Channel One.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Rose 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Rose 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.
