Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DY-3357-A ⓶ -ST JBRunout A, Etched
DY-3357-A ⓶ ST JBRunout B, Etched
Byron Lee And The DragonairesDisco Reggae
Vinyl pressings
Disco Reggae
by Byron Lee And The Dragonaires · 1975
15 pressings6 countriesReggae
Disco Reggae was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Disco Reggae
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 4 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DY 3357 A K.M.
DY 3357 B K.M.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DY-3357-A ST JBRunout groove side A, etched
DY-3357-A ST JBRunout groove side B, etched
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album · Misprint
- Runout / matrix
DY-3357-A ⓶ -ST JBRunout A, Etched
DY-3357-A ⓶ ST JBRunout B, Etched
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 5769 - A - D.T.runout side A, etched
D.S.R. 5770 - B - D.T.runout side B, etched
DY 3357label side A´& B
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DY 3357
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DY-3357-A ⓶ -ST JBRunout, Side A
DY-3357-B ⓶ ST JBRunout Side B
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3357First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1063First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Colombia | Philips 834594-1LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Nigeria | Tabansi WNL 123LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On
- A2Miss Wire Waist
- A3Soldering
- A4Hustle Reggae
- A5Wede Bete
- A6Rockers
- A7Reggae Stomp
- B1No Woman No Cry
- B2Shaving Cream
- B3Lively Up Yourself
- B4No Jestering
- B5Talking Blues
- B6Medley
- B6aPressure And Slide
- B6bWhy Did You Leave Me
- B6cBaby Be True
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disco Reggae are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Disco Reggae are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1988.
When was Disco Reggae first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, US, Canada, France. One of them is Dynamic Sounds DY 3357.
How do I tell if my copy of Disco Reggae is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DY 3357, SRM-1-1063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DY-3357-A ⓶ -ST JB and DY-3357-A ⓶ ST JB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disco Reggae 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.