Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRS VC 1979 LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A)A side runout - hand etched
RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979B side runout - hand etched
Barrington LevyCollie Weed
Vinyl pressings
Collie Weed
by Barrington Levy · 1979
14 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Collie Weed 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 Collie Weed
5 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RRS VC 1979 LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A)A side runout - hand etched
RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979B side runout - hand etched
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRS VC 1979 LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A)A side runout - hand etched
RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979B side runout - hand etched
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A) RRS VC 1979Runout A
RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979Runout B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
RRS VC 1979 LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A)A side runout - hand etched
RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979B side runout - hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | His Majesty HMD 00312" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | Jah Life JL 03412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Jah Guidance7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Life Music LM-52 / Life Music JL-00117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Roots From The Yard7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Jah Guidance JG 0037", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Jah Guidance JG 037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Volcano JG0117", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Jah Life JL 03412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACollie Weed
- BCollie Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Collie Weed are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Collie Weed are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2017.
When was Collie Weed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Roots From The Yard.
How do I tell if my copy of Collie Weed 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; for example, RRS VC 1979 LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED (A) and RRS LLOYD SOUND COLLIE WEED VERSION (B) 1979. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Collie Weed 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.
