Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9445.A.DTRunout A
DSR 9446.B.DTRunout B
Bob Marley & The WailersOne Drop
Vinyl pressings
One Drop
by Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
One Drop was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 One Drop
4 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9356.A.DTRunout A
DSR 9357.B.DTRunout B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9356.A.DT TUFF GONGRunout A
DSR 9357.B.DT TUFF GONGRunout B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 49156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Island Records IS 49156First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", Single, Misprint | 7", Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AOne Drop
- BOne Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Drop are there?
12 vinyl pressings of One Drop are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 1994.
When was One Drop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Tuff Gong.
How do I tell if my copy of One Drop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS 49156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 9445.A.DT and DSR 9446.B.DT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Drop 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.
