UK
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IPR 2005
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
I-9 IPR 2005 A2 JONZ 1 EGRunout, A-side
I-8 IPR 2005 B2 1 E.G. TRIDENT IRRunout, B-side
Vinyl pressings
Jamming / Punky Reggae Party
by Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1977
28 pressings11 countriesReggaeReggae
Jamming / Punky Reggae Party 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 Jamming / Punky Reggae Party
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 WIP 6410
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 WIP 6410 A-1U 5 1 SOUND CLINICRunout side A, stamped / etched
12 WIP 6410 B-1U 6 1 GRAEMERunout side B, stamped / etched
12WIP 6410-ALabel side A
12WIP 6410-BLabel side B
UK
November 1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 WIP 6410
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 WIP 6410 A - 1U SOUND CLINICA
12 WIP 6410 B - 1U GRAEMEB
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIPX 1762-1U JONZRun-out side A, variant 1
WIPX 1763-1U TRIDENTRun-out side AA, variant 1
WIPX 1762-1U T 1 JONZRun-out side A, variant 2
WIPX 1763-1U GG 1 TRIDENTRun-out side AA, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIPX 1762-1U G.D.Runout side A, stamped, G.D. etched
WIPX 1763-1URunout side AA, stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6410
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · solid centre
- Runout / matrix
WIPX 1762-1URun-out Side A, stamped
WIPX 1763-1URun-out Side AA, stamped
JONZRun-out Side A, etched
TRIDENTRun-out Side AA, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Island Records K-6985 / Island Records WIP-6410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Island Records 9199 447First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | France | Island Records 6172 531First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Island Records 11 737 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Island Records 11737First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Island Records K 6985 / Island Records WIP 6410First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Island Records TOS 1159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Island Records 11430-A / Island Records 11.430-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Island Records 11430-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Island Records 11430-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records 12 WIP 6410First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Island Records WIP 6410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Island Records K-84847", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 0727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 9199 44712", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Island Records 6172 5317", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | France | Island Records 6172 5317", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJamming (Long Version)5:47
- BPunky Reggae Party (Long Version)6:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jamming / Punky Reggae Party are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Jamming / Punky Reggae Party are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1987.
When was Jamming / Punky Reggae Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records IPR 2005, released November 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Jamming / Punky Reggae Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IPR 2005, 12 WIP 6410, WIP 6410, K-6985) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I-9 IPR 2005 A2 JONZ 1 EG and I-8 IPR 2005 B2 1 E.G. TRIDENT IR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jamming / Punky Reggae Party 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.
