Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Lee Perry 2060 A Made In Jamaica Nov.77
Lee Perry 2060 B Made In Jamaica
Bob MarleyPunky Reggae Party
Vinyl pressings
Punky Reggae Party
by Bob Marley · 1977
12 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Punky Reggae Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Punky Reggae Party
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEE PERRY 2060 A. MADE IN JAMAICA .BS. RRS Nov. 77
LEE PERRY 2060 B MADE IN JAMAICA BS. RRS
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Black Art
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LP 4050 A
LP 4050 B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR -2886-A 1 T Tuff GongSide A
DSR -2887-B D T Tuff GongSide B
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
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Tuff Gong 47712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Netherlands | RW 00812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2022 | Unknown | Island Records 12WIP 47712", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- APunky Reggae Party
- BPunky Reggae Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Punky Reggae Party are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Punky Reggae Party are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.
When was Punky Reggae Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Tuff Gong.
How do I tell if my copy of Punky Reggae Party 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, Lee Perry 2060 A Made In Jamaica Nov.77 and Lee Perry 2060 B Made In Jamaica. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Punky Reggae Party 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.
