UK
December 1980- Label and catalog number
- Black Ark International BALP 4000
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label · Green
- Runout / matrix
BALP 400 A1 EGSide A Groove Etching
BALP 400 B1 EGSide B Groove Etching
Black Ark PlayersBlack Ark In Dub
Vinyl pressings
Black Ark In Dub
by Black Ark Players · 1980
13 pressings5 countriesDubReggae
Black Ark In Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Black Ark In Dub
1 pressing came out in 1980, 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.
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Special Edition, White Label · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | Black Ark International BALP 4000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | South Africa | Third World Music TWL 3000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Lagoon LG1- 1013LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | 17 North Parade VPRL2710LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Culture Factory 783 769LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Jah
- A2Cool Rockers
- A3Lion
- A4Rasta Man
- A5Camp
- B1Loving
- B2Money
- B3In The Valley
- B4Dreadlocks
- B5Guidance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Ark In Dub are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Black Ark In Dub are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 2024.
When was Black Ark In Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK. One of them is Black Ark International BALP 4000, released December 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Ark In Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BALP 4000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BALP 400 A1 EG and BALP 400 B1 EG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Ark In Dub 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.