UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 23
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 23A PAG ARunout etched side A
GREL 23B PAG ARunout etched side B
Black UhuruBlack Sounds Of Freedom
Vinyl pressings
Black Sounds Of Freedom
by Black Uhuru · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Black Sounds Of Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Sounds Of Freedom
4 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 23
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 23 A PAGRunout, etched, side A
GREL 23 B PAGRunout, etched, side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records 200 281
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records SLEEVE (E) 102
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Greensleeves Records 200 281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Greensleeves Records SLEEVE (E) 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 23 / Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Jayrem Records GETI 16LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 23LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Love King Selassie
- A2Satan Army Band
- A3Time To Unite
- A4Natural Mystic
- A5Eden Out Deh
- B1Love Crisis
- B2African Love
- B3Hard Ground
- B4Willow Tree
- B5Sorry For The Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Sounds Of Freedom are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Black Sounds Of Freedom are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 2012.
When was Black Sounds Of Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, France, South Africa. One of them is Greensleeves Records GREL 23.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Sounds Of Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GREL 23, 200 281, SLEEVE (E) 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GREL 23A PAG A and GREL 23B PAG A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Sounds Of Freedom 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.
