Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life JL 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JW 001 ASide A
JW 001 BSide B
Barrington LevyBounty Hunter
Vinyl pressings
Bounty Hunter
by Barrington Levy · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Bounty Hunter was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bounty Hunter
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life J.L. 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JW 001 ARunouts A Side
JW 001 BRunouts B Side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life J.W. 001
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life J.W. 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JW001ASide A Etched Runout
JW001BSide B Etched Runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life JL 001
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Jah Life JL 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Jah Life J.L. 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Jah Life J.W. 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Jah Life J.W. 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Jah Life JL 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Jah Life JL 001 / Jah Life J.L. 001LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Lantern Rec. LANR059LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Jah Life JL 001 / Jah Life J.L. 001LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Jah Life JL 001 / Jah Life JLLP001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Jah Life JL001 / Jah Life J.W.001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Jah Life J.W. 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Bounty Hunter
- A2Shaolin Temple
- A3Shine Eye Girl
- A4Moonlight Lover
- A5Trod With Jah Jah
- B1It's Not Easy
- B2Sky-Larking
- B3Jah Life
- B4Wedding Ring
- B5Don't Fuss Or Fight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bounty Hunter are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bounty Hunter are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Bounty Hunter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Jah Life JL 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Bounty Hunter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JL 001, J.L. 001, J.W. 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JW 001 A and JW 001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bounty Hunter 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.
