Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Lee's
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3960-1
DSR 3961-1
Delroy WilsonIt Must Come
Vinyl pressings
It Must Come
by Delroy Wilson · 1971
10 pressings1 countryReggaeReggae
It Must Come was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 It Must Come
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DYNA-DSR-3960-1
DYNA-DSR-3961-1
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
DYNA BL 3865A Side
DYNA BL 3866B Side
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MFD... DYNA - D.S.R. 3960-1A side runout - hand etched
MFD... DYNA - D.S.R. 3961-1B side runout - hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Lee'sFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | SmashFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | SmashFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | SmashFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | SmashFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Year unknown5 pressings
Tracklist
- AIt Must Come
- BGood, Better, Best
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Must Come are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It Must Come are listed here, from 1 country.
When was It Must Come first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Lee's.
How do I tell if my copy of It Must Come 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, DSR 3960-1 and DSR 3961-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Must Come 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.
