Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LH-0008 ASIDE A
LH-0008 BSIDE B
Byron Lee And The DragonairesFirst Class With Lee
Vinyl pressings
First Class With Lee
by Byron Lee And The Dragonaires · 1964
12 pressings3 countriesCalypsoReggae-PopReggae
First Class With Lee 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 First Class With Lee
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Hand Etched ) LH-0008 AA-Side runout inscritpion
(Hand Etched) LH-0008 BB-Side runout inscription
Jamaica
1964- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-008Soul B/L - 008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LH-008A-1A-side etched
LH-008BB-side etched
Barbados
1964- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-008Soul BLP 008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: (hand etched) LH-008 A - S1 - EГ
Side B: (hand etched) LH-008 B - 1S - EГ
Barbados
1964- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-008Soul BLP 008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: (hand etched) LH-008 A - S1 - EГ
Side B: (hand etched) LH-008 B - 1S - EГ
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Umbrella Records BLP-008Soul BLP-008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LH-008A LW ('LW' written sideways) BLP-008-ARunout side A, etched
LH-008B LW ('LW' written sideways) BLP-008-BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 | Barbados | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Barbados | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Canada | Umbrella Records BLP-008 / Soul BLP-008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul B/L - 008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Jamaica | Soul B/L 008 / Dynamic B/L 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-008 / Soul BLP 008LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Satisfaction2:37
- A2My Pussin2:35
- A3From Russia With Love2:31
- A4What Now My Love2:24
- A5The Girl From Ipanema2:13
- A6I Will Follow You2:40
- B1VC 10 Calypso2:13
- B2Maria Elena2:25
- B3I Will2:27
- B4Can't Help Myself2:10
- B5Jamaica Farewell2:24
- B6Mona Lisa2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Class With Lee are there?
12 vinyl pressings of First Class With Lee are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1967.
When was First Class With Lee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Jamaica, Barbados, Canada. One of them is Soul BLP-008.
How do I tell if my copy of First Class With Lee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP-008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LH-0008 A and LH-0008 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Class With Lee 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.