UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong 12TGX 4Island Records 854 325-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE 12 TGX 4 A-1A Side
MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE 12 TGX 4 B-1B Side
Bob MarleyKeep On Moving
Vinyl pressings
Keep On Moving
by Bob Marley · 1995
11 pressings3 countriesHouseDubRagga HipHopElectronic
Keep On Moving was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Keep On Moving
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong TGXJB 4Island Records TGXJB 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong PR12 6981-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PR12 6981-1A HS HuBTVA-Side Runout Etching
PR12 6981-1B HS HuBTVB-Side Runout Etching
Jamaica
1995- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong 12TGX 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MML - ASIDE - 2192 - KEEP ON MOVING - A1REEtched matrix A Side
MML - BSIDE - 2191 - KEEP ON MOVING - A1REEtched matrix B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jamaica | Tuff Gong 12TGX 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Tuff Gong 12TGX 4 / Island Records 854 325-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Tuff Gong TGXJB 4 / Island Records TGXJB 4First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1995 | US | Tuff Gong PR12 6981-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Tuff Gong12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong12", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Tuff Gong / Island Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKeep On Moving (Sly & Robbie Mix)
- B1Keep On Moving (Extended Mix)
- B2Pimpers Paradise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep On Moving are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Keep On Moving are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2000.
When was Keep On Moving first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Jamaica. One of them is Tuff Gong 12TGX 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep On Moving is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12TGX 4, TGXJB 4, PR12 6981-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE 12 TGX 4 A-1 and MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE 12 TGX 4 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep On Moving 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.
