Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- State Line
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9435 A D.T. T&R RECORDSSide A runout
DSR 9436 B D.T. T&R RECORDSSide B runout
Barry BrownMafia
Vinyl pressings
Mafia
by Barry Brown · 1978
11 pressings1 countryReggae
Mafia was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Mafia
2 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prolific
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | State LineFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | ProlificFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Dr. Komina7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | State Line7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jamaica | Magic Star7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Time 1 International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | TR Groovemaster7", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Ranking Joe Records RJ 0507", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Brock Wide7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Time 1 International7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Sir J. J.7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AMafia
- BMafia (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mafia are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mafia are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1978 and 1992.
When was Mafia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is State Line.
How do I tell if my copy of Mafia 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, DSR 9435 A D.T. T&R RECORDS and DSR 9436 B D.T. T&R RECORDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mafia 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.