Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Moodisc Records FHM 7973
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7HM - 7973 - A FRMHand Etched
7HM - 7976 - B FRMHand Etched
Carlton MooreSoul Jamaica
Vinyl pressings
Soul Jamaica
by Carlton Moore · 1970
11 pressings5 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Soul Jamaica was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Soul Jamaica
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Moodisc Records FHM 7973First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Barbados | Tobin KX 3387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Tobin KX 3387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Buddah Records 630.0017" | 7" |
| 1973 | UK | Buddah Records 2011 1777", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 3617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 3617", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Tobin KX 3387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Ebony Express EBEX 10017", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Moodisc Records HM-79737", Repress | 7", Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Moodisc Records FHM 79737" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASoul Jamaica
- BWedding Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Jamaica are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Jamaica are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2002.
When was Soul Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Jamaica. One of them is Moodisc Records FHM 7973.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Jamaica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FHM 7973) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7HM - 7973 - A FRM and 7HM - 7976 - B FRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Jamaica 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.