UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica IJA 2081Island Jamaica 572 101-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO IJA 2018 A LOUDRunout side A
MPO IJA 2018 B LOUDRunout side B
Chevelle FranklynDancehall Queen
Vinyl pressings
Dancehall Queen
by Chevelle Franklyn · 1997
19 pressings6 countriesHouseDancehallElectronicReggae
Dancehall Queen was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Dancehall Queen
12 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica 314-572 037-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica 314-572-037-1DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica 314-572 037-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Zac Records ZAC 229
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Jamaica
1997- Label and catalog number
- Island Jamaica
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR ASIDE 19151
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Europe | Island Records ISLAND PROM 1 / Island Records ISLAND PROMO1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | France | Island Jamaica ISLAND 2842First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | Zac Records ZAC 229First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island JamaicaFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island JamaicaFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island JamaicaFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island JamaicaFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island Jamaica7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Island JamaicaFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1997 | UK | Island Jamaica IJA 2081 / Island Jamaica 572 101-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Island Jamaica 314-572-037-1DJFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Island Jamaica 314-572 037-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Island Jamaica 314-572 037-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Island Jamaica IJA 201812", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| ? | Europe | Island Records ISLAND PROM 0112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| ? | Jamaica | Island Jamaica GM-0117", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Island Jamaica7", Repress, Misprint | 7", Repress, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Island Jamaica7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Island Records12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dancehall Queen (Maurice's Club Mix)7:18
- A2Dancehall Queen (Bonzai Mix)3:45
- B1Dancehall Queen (MDZ Hardazz Dub)6:30
- B2Dancehall Queen (Dancehall Cuts)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dancehall Queen are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dancehall Queen are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Dancehall Queen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Italy, Jamaica and more. One of them is Island Jamaica IJA 2081.
How do I tell if my copy of Dancehall Queen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IJA 2081, 314-572 037-1, 314-572-037-1DJ, 314-572 037-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO IJA 2018 A LOUD and MPO IJA 2018 B LOUD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dancehall Queen 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.