Jamaica
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mad House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MML - 1340 - ASIDE - SLAM - JONES -
DSR 240 B SIDE - VER - ONEIL BARNET
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Vinyl pressings
Slam
by Beenie Man · 1995
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Slam was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Slam
6 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Mad House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MML - 1340 - ASIDE - SLAM - JONES -
MML - BSIDE - 1346 - VERSION (ARAB ATTACK) - JONES -
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Jet Star DIG 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
∀ DIG 002 - A1 PR-mSide A, hand-etched
∀ DIG 002 - AA1 PR-mSide AA, hand-etched
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Jet Star
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica 162-537 872-1
- Format
- 12"
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica 162-537 872-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jamaica | Mad HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Mad HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Jet Star DIG 002First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Jet StarFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | US | Island Jamaica 162-537 872-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | Island Jamaica 162-537 872-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Mad House MHPD1903-3 / Mad House MHPD1902-37", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Mad House MHPD1903-3 / Mad House MHPD1907-37", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Mad House MHPD1903-37", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Mad House MHPD1903-37", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASlam2:45
- BArab Attack
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slam are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Slam are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Slam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Mad House.
How do I tell if my copy of Slam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIG 002, 162-537 872-1, 162-537 872-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MML - 1340 - ASIDE - SLAM - JONES - and DSR 240 B SIDE - VER - ONEIL BARNET. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slam 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.