US
January 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9756
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-A STERLINGA etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-B STERLINGB etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
MLPS 9756 AA label
MLPS 9756 BB label
Vinyl pressings
The Dub Factor
by Black Uhuru · 1983
16 pressings7 countriesDubReggae
The Dub Factor was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Dub Factor
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
January 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9756
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-A sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢA etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-B sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢB etched, sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamped
MLPS 9756 AA label
MLPS 9756 BB label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9756
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
January 1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records MLPS 9756
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
January 1983- Label and catalog number
- Blue Mountain Music Ltd. UMKH442Umkhonto Records UMKH442
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UMKH442
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records MLPS 9756
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-7796 A-1 Made in Germany GRAEMEA-side runout stamped / etched
A-7796 B-1 Made in Germany 020B-side runout stamped / etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Mango / TaxiFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Taxi MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Taxi MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mango MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Blue Mountain Music Ltd. UMKH442 / Umkhonto Records UMKH442First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mango MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Mango MLPS 9756First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Island Records 25SI-214 / Polystar 25SI-214LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Island Records 25SI-214LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Ion Storm3:49
- A2Youth3:49
- A3Big Spliff4:06
- A4Boof 'N' Baff 'N' Biff3:30
- A5Puffed Out3:55
- B1Android Rebellion4:04
- B2Apocalypse3:48
- B3Back Breaker3:39
- B4Sodom3:23
- B5Slaughter4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Dub Factor are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Dub Factor are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was The Dub Factor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Europe, South Africa, Jamaica and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 9756, released January 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of The Dub Factor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9756, UMKH442) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-A STERLING and A-1 ⟷ MLPS-9756-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Dub Factor 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.
