Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fox
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Cream Label With Green/Black Lettering
- Runout / matrix
J R RRS 4664Runout side A
J R RRs 4665Runout side B
Burning SpearMarcus Garvey
Vinyl pressings
Marcus Garvey
by Burning Spear · 1974
15 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Marcus Garvey was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Marcus Garvey
7 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fox
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
J.R. RSS 4664 1974 E.TRunout side A
J.R. RSS 4665Runout side B
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fox
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange Logo & Text
- Runout / matrix
J.R. RSS 4664 1974 E.TRunout side A
J.R. RSS 4665Runout side B
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Fox
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
J.R. RSS 4664 1974 E.TRunout side A
J.R. RSS 4665Runout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Capo Records CA-070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CT 631Side A
CT 631 BSide B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mart's 2011
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | FoxFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | FoxFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Jamaica | FoxFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Jamaica | FoxFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Capo Records CA-070First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Mart's 2011First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | Mart's 2012First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Fox7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Fox7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 33212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AMarcus Garvey
- BMarcus Garvey (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marcus Garvey are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Marcus Garvey are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 1987.
When was Marcus Garvey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Fox.
How do I tell if my copy of Marcus Garvey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA-070, 2011, 2012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J R RRS 4664 and J R RRs 4665. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marcus Garvey 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.
