Jamaica
1962- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster Voice Of The People
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FBR-109Run-Out A
FBR 110Run-Out B
Bobby AitkenNever Never / Isabella
Vinyl pressings
Never Never / Isabella
by Bobby Aitken · 1962
18 pressings2 countriesSkaReggae
Never Never / Isabella was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Never Never / Isabella
4 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
Jamaica
1962- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster Voice Of The People
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FBR 110Label Side A
FBR 109Label Side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Beat 45/BB 93
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45/BB 93-ALabel Side A
45/BB 93-BLabel Side B
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Blue Beat 45/BB 93
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB 93 A-2A-Side
BB 93 B-2B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Jamaica | Prince Buster Voice Of The PeopleFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Jamaica | Prince Buster Voice Of The PeopleFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1962 | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 93First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 93First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | People7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Bongo Man7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever Never
- BIsabella
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Never / Isabella are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Never Never / Isabella are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Never Never / Isabella first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Prince Buster Voice Of The People.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Never / Isabella is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45/BB 93) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FBR-109 and FBR 110. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Never / Isabella 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.