UK
March 2, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL 1040Front Line FL 1040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1040-A2
FL 1040 B-2U-1-1-
Vinyl pressings
Cumbolo
by Culture · 1979
31 pressings14 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Cumbolo was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Cumbolo
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
March 2, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL 1040Front Line FL 1040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FL-1040-A-1 4 ∴ [lyre logo]Runout A variant 1 etched/stamped/etched
FL-1040-B-1 [lyre logo] 2 ∴Runout B variant 1 etched/stamped
FL-1040-A-1 1 C ∴ [lyre logo]Runout A variant 2
FL-1040-B-1 [lyre logo] 1 0 ∴Runout B variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL 1040Front Line FL 1040
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1040-A1
FL 1040 B1
Italy
March 2, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VFL 11040
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin L 36922
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200388
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VIG 2933767 1Y 380 P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ DU 1 200388 A AGIRunout side A
VIG 2933767 2Y 380 P̶O̶L̶Y̶G̶R̶A̶M̶ 200388 B AGI ɅRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin L 36922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Virgin 200388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 767First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 200 388 / Virgin 200 388-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Front Line VFL 11049 / Virgin VFL 11049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | High NoteFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6937 / Front Line VIP-6937First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6937 / Front Line VIP-6937First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Ariola 200.388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Virgin 200.388First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Front Line FL 1040 / Virgin FL 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Virgin VNH 5014First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL 1040 / Front Line FL 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Virgin VFL 11040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL 1040 / Front Line FL 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin FVV 33.020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | Shanachie 44005 / Shanachie SH 44005LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Nigeria | EMI EST 506LP | LP |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Front Line FL9 / Virgin FL9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | US | Caroline Records CAR 49917LP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jamaica | Disc Pressers Ltd. FL 1018LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | High Note SKY LP 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Virgin 70006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | High NoteLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Disc Pressers Ltd. DSK 120100LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | High NoteLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | High NoteLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | High NoteLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note DSK 120100 / High Note DSK 3500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1They Never Love In This Time4:23
- A2Innocent Blood5:37
- A3Cumbolo3:52
- A4Poor Jah People5:40
- A5Natty Never Get Weary3:52
- B1Natty Dread Nah Run3:51
- B2Down In Jamaica4:04
- B3This Train4:48
- B4Pay Day4:15
- B5Mind Who You Beg For Help5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cumbolo are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Cumbolo are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was Cumbolo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Italy, Australia, France and more. One of them is Virgin FL 1040, released March 2, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Cumbolo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FL 1040, VFL 11040, L 36922, 200388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FL-1040-A2 and FL 1040 B-2U-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cumbolo 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.
