US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jah Life J.L. 003
- Format
- LP, Album
Barrington LevyEnglishman
Vinyl pressings
Englishman
by Barrington Levy · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Englishman 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 Englishman
3 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W-9 GREL-9-A-1 WSide A
W-7 GREL-9-B1 WSide B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 9
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
W-9 GREL-9-A-1 WSide A
W-7 GREL-9-B1 WSide B
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | US | Jah Life J.L. 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2007 | UK | Greensleeves RecordsLP, Album, Repress, White Label | LP, Album, Repress, White Label |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Not On LabelLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On LabelLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 9LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Jah Life JL003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Englishman
- A2If You Give To Me
- A3Sister Carol
- A4Don't Fuss Nor Fight
- A5Look Girl
- B1Look Youth Man
- B2Send A Moses
- B3Black Heart Man
- B4Money Makes Friends
- B5Bend Your Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Englishman are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Englishman are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2012.
When was Englishman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK. One of them is Jah Life J.L. 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Englishman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J.L. 003, GREL 9) 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 Englishman 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.
