US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jackpot BL4775
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
BL-4775-AA
BL-4775-BB
Cornell CampbellGun Court Law / Gifted & Black
Vinyl pressings
Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black
by Cornell Campbell · 1975
11 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Justice
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | JusticeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Jackpot BL4775First year7" | 7" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Clocktower Records CT 7017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot BL47757", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Lord Koos KOO387" | 7" |
| ? | US | Clocktower Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGun Court Law
- BGifted & Black
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2014.
When was Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Jamaica. One of them is Jackpot BL4775.
How do I tell if my copy of Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL4775) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BL-4775-A and BL-4775-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gun Court Law / Gifted & Black 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.