US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 2 CAS-1240
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Turquoise Labels
- Runout / matrix
2 CAS - 1240 Aside A
2 CAS - 1240 Bside B
2 CAS - 1240 - SIDE C - 1side C
2 CAS - 1240 Dside D
Vinyl pressings
The Birth Of A Legend
by Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1976
19 pressings6 countriesSkaRocksteadySoulRhythm & Blues
The Birth Of A Legend was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Birth Of A Legend
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 2 CAS-1240
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2 CAS - 1240 A TR CR 10/79side A runout area data
2 CAS - 1240 B TR CR 10/77side B runout area data
2 CAS - 1240 - SIDE C - TR PA-II-11side C runout area data
2 CAS - 1240 D TR CR 10/77side D runout area data
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 2 CAS-1240
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2 CAS-1240 A (TR in a circle) CR 10/77A Side, Etched
2 CAS-1240 B (TR in a circle) CR 10/77B Side, Etched
2 CAS-1240-SIDE C-1 (TR in a circle) PA-11-77C Side, Etched
2 CAS-1240 D (TR in a circle) CR 10/77D Side, Etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records 2 CAS-1240
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Green and Red Label
- Runout / matrix
2 CAS - 1240 A REV-MOside A
2 CAS - 1240 B TV/JRside B
2 CAS - 1240 Cside C
2 CAS - 1240 D TM/JRside D
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Calla Records CAS 1240-2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CAS-2-1240-S1Side A Runout
CAS-2-1240-S2Side B Runout
CAS-2-1240-S3Side C Runout
CAS-2-1240-S4Side D Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Calla Records CAS 1240-2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Album, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Embassy 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS 241054 / CBS SBP 237021LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia | Calla Records 241054LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | CBS DST 70009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Epic Associated 131.007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Calla Records CAS 1240-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Calla Records 2 CAS-1240LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Made A Mistake2:44
- A2One Love3:20
- A3Let Him Go2:40
- A4Love And Affection2:35
- A5Simmer Down2:20
- B1Maga Dog3:01
- B2I Am Going Home3:16
- B3Donna1:59
- B4Nobody Knows2:50
- B5Lonesome Feeling2:46
- C1Wings Of A Dove2:48
- C2It Hurts To Be Alone2:31
- C3I'm Still Waiting3:04
- C4Who Feels It Knows It2:19
- C5Do You Remember2:53
- D1Dancing Shoes2:40
- D2I Don't Need Your Love2:46
- D3Lonesome Track2:17
- D4Do You Feel The Same Way2:18
- D5Ten Commandments Of Love4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Birth Of A Legend are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Birth Of A Legend are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1985.
When was The Birth Of A Legend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada. One of them is Calla Records 2 CAS-1240.
How do I tell if my copy of The Birth Of A Legend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2 CAS-1240, CAS 1240-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2 CAS - 1240 A and 2 CAS - 1240 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Birth Of A Legend 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.
