Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records PH 036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. ASIDE - 2839 - MURDERER MIX - GEOVANNI
D.S.R. BSIDE - 2840 - MIX 2 - MURDERER - GEOVANNI
Buju BantonMurderer
Vinyl pressings
Murderer
by Buju Banton · 1993
14 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Murderer was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Murderer
4 pressings came out in 1993, 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Vintage
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MURDERER REMIX - SIDE A - MURD 001 A- PENTHOUSEEtching Runout Groove Side A
VERSION - PC 001 AA - PSENTHOUSE REC RUKIEEtching Runout Groove Side B
Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records PH 045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR ASIDE 2786 MURDERER GEOVANNISide A
DSR ASIDE 2785 MURDERER GEOVANNISide B
Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records PH 045
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. A-SIDE 2839
D.S.R. B-SIDE 3159
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records PH 036First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Penthouse VintageFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records PH 045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records PH 045First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Penthouse Records PHRI 12712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Penthouse Records PH-14912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMurderer (Hardcore Mix)
- BMurderer (Ragga Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Murderer are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Murderer are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Murderer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Jamaica. One of them is Penthouse Records PH 036.
How do I tell if my copy of Murderer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PH 036, PH 045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. ASIDE - 2839 - MURDERER MIX - GEOVANNI and D.S.R. BSIDE - 2840 - MIX 2 - MURDERER - GEOVANNI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Murderer 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.