Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Groovemaster
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T.R.#5193-4938/Ƨ-R.R.S. House of Dread NR DWScribed Side A
T.R.#5194-4939/Ƨ-B-R.R.S. "Tangle Locks" NR DWScribed Side B
Big YouthHouse Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks
Vinyl pressings
House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks
by Big Youth · 1975
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks
5 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Groovemaster
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black Print
- Runout / matrix
TR 4938A-Side
TR4939B-Side
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Groovemaster
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Groovemaster
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T.R.#4938.A-R.R.S. D.W.Scribed Side A
T.R.#4939.B-R.R.S. D.W.Scribed Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Attack ATT.8096
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | GroovemasterFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GroovemasterFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GroovemasterFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GroovemasterFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Attack ATT.8096First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Groovemaster7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Groovemaster TR 51937" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Groovemaster7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Groovemaster7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Groovemaster7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHouse Of Dread Lacks
- BTangle Lacks
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks are there?
10 vinyl pressings of House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Groovemaster.
How do I tell if my copy of House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATT.8096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T.R.#5193-4938/Ƨ-R.R.S. House of Dread NR DW and T.R.#5194-4939/Ƨ-B-R.R.S. "Tangle Locks" NR DW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is House Of Dread Lacks / Tangle Lacks 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.
