Jamaica
November 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. T.G 4915-1Etched Side A
D.S.R. T.G 4916-1Etched Side B
Bob Marley & The WailersScrew Face / Face Man
Vinyl pressings
Screw Face / Face Man
by Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1971
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Screw Face / Face Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Screw Face / Face Man
6 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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
November 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. T.G 4915-1Etched Side A
D.S.R. T.G 4916-1Etched Side B
Jamaica
November 26, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. T.G 4915-1Etched Side A
D.S.R. T.G 4916-1Etched Side B
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Purple and red label
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. T.G 4915-1Etching Side A
D.S.R. T.G 4916-1Etching Side B
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Untitled Pre-Release
- Runout / matrix
DSR TG 4915-1 LBRunout A-Side
DSR TG 4916-1 LBRunout B-Side
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. T.G 4915-1 LBEtched in runout A
D.S.R. T.G. 4916-1 LBEtched in runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Punch PH 1017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AScrew Face
- BFace Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Screw Face / Face Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Screw Face / Face Man are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Screw Face / Face Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Tuff Gong, released November 26, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Screw Face / Face Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. T.G 4915-1 and D.S.R. T.G 4916-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Screw Face / Face Man 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.
