US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS-089
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IS 089 A -1 PSide A runout
IS 089 B -2Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Exodus
by Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1977
29 pressings14 countriesReggaeReggae
Exodus was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Exodus
25 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS-089
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS-089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IS 089 A-4 TIIRunout A variant 1
IS 089 B-3 TIRunout B variant 1
IS 089 A-3 TI 1Runout A variant 2
IS 089 B-3 TI 1Runout B variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IXP-7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS-089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IPR 2000
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
I-6 IPR 2000-A[crossed: "2"]2 JoNZSide A runout groove, etched
I-1 IPR 2000-B2Side B runout groove, etched
IPR 2000-ASide A label
IPR 2000BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Island Records K-6821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Barbados | Tuff Gong B 556First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Brazil | Island Records 6054 004First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Island Records IS-089First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Island Records 6172 527First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Island Records 17 960 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Island Records 17 960 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | Island Records WP 6390First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26390First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Island Records 17960 AT / Ariola Benelux B.V. 17960 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Island Records 17960 AT / Ariola Benelux B.V. 17 960 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Island Records 17960 AT / Ariola Benelux B.V. 17 960 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Island Records K 6821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records IPR 2000First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 6172 5277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | Island Records 6172 5277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AExodus3:59
- BExodus (Instrumental Version)2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Exodus are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Exodus are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Exodus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Island Records IS-089.
How do I tell if my copy of Exodus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS-089, IXP-7, IPR 2000, WIP 6390) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS 089 A -1 P and IS 089 B -2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Exodus 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.
