Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Soul BLP-010Soul BLP-010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TRLS+5AA Side
TRLS+5+BB Side
Byron Lee And The DragonairesRock-Steady Explosion
Vinyl pressings
Rock-Steady Explosion
by Byron Lee And The Dragonaires · 1968
10 pressings4 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Rock-Steady Explosion was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Rock-Steady Explosion
9 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-010Soul B/L 010
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-010Soul B/L 010
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-010Soul B/L 010
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B/L 010 A ?D?Matrix Side A
B/L 010 B ?D?Matrix Side B
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-010Soul B/L 010
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
B/L 010 A ?D?Matrix Side A
B/L 010 B ?D?Matrix Side B
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul BLP-010Soul B/L 010
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Barbados | Soul BL 010 / Soul BLP-010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Trans-World TWS 6711First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Dynamic Soul BLP-010 / Soul BLP-010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Soul B/L 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Soul B/L 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Soul B/L 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Soul B/L 010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Soul B/L 010First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Soul BLP-010 / Dynamic Soul BLP-010LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Napoleon Solo
- A2Baby Be True
- A3Hold Me Tight
- A4Step Ladder
- A5Just Like A River
- A6Whiney Whiney
- B1Pup-A-Lick
- B2Ride Your Donkey
- B3Nice Time
- B4Music Like Dirt
- B5Why Did You Leave Me
- B6Long Story
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rock-Steady Explosion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rock-Steady Explosion are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Rock-Steady Explosion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Jamaica, UK, Barbados, Canada. One of them is Dynamic Soul BLP-010.
How do I tell if my copy of Rock-Steady Explosion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Soul BLP-010, BLP-010, TRLS 5, BL 010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRLS+5A and TRLS+5+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rock-Steady Explosion 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.