Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong 74321 11229 1Tuff Gong 864 405-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 31276 20 1A 1 11229 1Runout side A
08 31276 20 1B 1 11229 1Runout side A
Vinyl pressings
Iron Lion Zion
by Bob Marley · 1992
21 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae
Iron Lion Zion was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Iron Lion Zion
19 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong 74321 11229 7Island Records 74321 11229 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 16074 00 1A 1 11229 7 ASide A runout
08 16074 00 1B 1 11229 7 ASide B runout
74321 11229 7ASide A label
74321 11229 7BSide B label
Country unknown
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong 12 TGDJ 2-B
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong TGX 2Tuff Gong 864 404-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TG X2 A1 JONZRunout, Side A, Etched
TG X2 B1 THE EXCHANGERunout, Side B, Etched
TGX 2-ALabel, Side A
TGX 2-ALabel, Side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong TGX 2Tuff Gong 864 404-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
TG X2 A1 JONZSide A Runout, Etched
TG X2 B1 The ExchangeSide B Runout, Etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong TGX 2Tuff Gong 864 404-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
TG X2 A1 JONZSide A Runout, Etched
TG X2 B1 The ExchangeSide B Runout, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Unknown | Tuff Gong 12 TGDJ 2-BFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Tuff Gong 74321 11229 1 / Tuff Gong 864 405-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Tuff Gong 74321 11229 7 / Island Records 74321 11229 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Compilation, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Tuff Gong 864 404-7 / Island Records 864 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Tuff Gong 864 405-1 / Island Records 864 405-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Spain | Tuff Gong 74321112291First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Tuff Gong TGX 2 / Tuff Gong 864 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Tuff Gong TGX 2 / Tuff Gong 864 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Tuff Gong TGX 2 / Tuff Gong 864 404-7First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIron Lion Zion (7" Mix)3:21
- BSmile Jamaica3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Iron Lion Zion are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Iron Lion Zion are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Iron Lion Zion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, UK, US, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Tuff Gong 74321 11229 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Iron Lion Zion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 11229 1, 74321 11229 7, 12 TGDJ 2-B, TGX 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 31276 20 1A 1 11229 1 and 08 31276 20 1B 1 11229 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Iron Lion Zion 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.
