Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Redman International
- Format
- 7"
Carl MeeksWeh Dem Fah
Vinyl pressings
Weh Dem Fah
by Carl Meeks · 1987
10 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeDancehallReggae
Weh Dem Fah was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Weh Dem Fah
2 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Redman International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Redman InternationalFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Redman InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Redman International7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan | Redman International CMEK WD 01B7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 2008 | Japan | Golden 1000 golden-004 / Redman International7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Redman International RED. 212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWeh Dem Fah
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weh Dem Fah are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Weh Dem Fah are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 2008.
When was Weh Dem Fah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Jamaica. One of them is Redman International.
How do I tell if my copy of Weh Dem Fah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Weh Dem Fah 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.