Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6079 488
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 6079 488 1W CR GP ARunout Side A
AA 6079 477 2 W CRGPRunout Side B
Bill LoveladyOne More Reggae For The Road
Vinyl pressings
One More Reggae For The Road
by Bill Lovelady · 1979
13 pressings5 countriesReggae-PopSoft RockRockReggae
One More Reggae For The Road 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 One More Reggae For The Road
4 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.
Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6079 488
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6079 488
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
AA 6079 488 1W CR GP1Runout side A, stamped
AA 6079 488 2 W CR GP1Runout side B, stamped
6079 488-1WLabel side A
6079 488-2WLabel side B
UK
November 16, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Charisma CB 347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A //2▽ET 7C SA CB347 A/2 BRunout side A
CB 3 50 B//2▽ET 7C SA CB347 B/2 11Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6079 488First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6079 488First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6079 488First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Charisma CB 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Charisma 6079 4887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | Charisma CB 3477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Charisma 6079 4887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Charisma 6079 4887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Charisma 6079 4887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Pitchonome 9031-74622-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Pitchonome PRO REG 112", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Pitchonome 9031-74622-012", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Pitchonome 9031-74621-77" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AOne More Reggae For The Road3:51
- BOn The Road4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One More Reggae For The Road are there?
13 vinyl pressings of One More Reggae For The Road are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 1991.
When was One More Reggae For The Road first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Scandinavia, UK. One of them is Mercury 6079 488.
How do I tell if my copy of One More Reggae For The Road is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6079 488, CB 347) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6079 488 1W CR GP A and AA 6079 477 2 W CRGP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One More Reggae For The Road 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.