Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004
- Format
- LP, Album
Byron Lee And The DragonairesDance The Ska
Vinyl pressings
Dance The Ska
by Byron Lee And The Dragonaires · 1964
10 pressings2 countriesSkaReggae
Dance The Ska was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Dance The Ska
7 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B/LP004ASide A Etched Runout
B/LP004BSide B Etched Runout
Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow
- Runout / matrix
B/LP004A (3120A)Side A hand-tched matrix
B/LP004B (3120B)Side B hand-tched matrix
Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004BMN BMN. 004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B/LP004 ARunout Side A
B/LP004 BRunout Side B
Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- BMN BLP 004BMN BMN. 004
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004 / BMN BMN. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004 / BMN BMN. 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Belgium | IBC 1 A 062 - 23956LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Unknown | Kids Of Yesterday KOY002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | BMN BLP 004 / BMN BMN-004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fat Back
- A2Watermelon Man
- A3Oil In My Lamp
- A4I Won't Let You Go
- A5Wings Of A Dove
- A6Dumplins
- B1Ska De Wah
- B2You're The One
- B3Behold
- B4Frankenstein
- B5Rough And Tough
- B6Joy Ride
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dance The Ska are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Dance The Ska are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Dance The Ska first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Jamaica. One of them is BMN BLP 004.
How do I tell if my copy of Dance The Ska is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dance The Ska 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.