Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Redman International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RMM1027A - SPIDERMAN DANGEROUS REDMAN SOUNDSRunout side A
RMM1027B - SPIDERMAN VERSION REDMAN SOUNDSRunout side B
Conroy SmithDangerous
Vinyl pressings
Dangerous
by Conroy Smith · 1987
11 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Dangerous 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 Dangerous
1 pressing 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.
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Redman InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Redman International RED - 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Redman International RED - 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Redman International RED 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Redman International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADangerous
- BDangerous (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dangerous are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dangerous are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Dangerous 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 Dangerous 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; for example, RMM1027A - SPIDERMAN DANGEROUS REDMAN SOUNDS and RMM1027B - SPIDERMAN VERSION REDMAN SOUNDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dangerous 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.