Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Observer
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Text Print
Dennis BrownCassandra
Vinyl pressings
Cassandra
by Dennis Brown · 1974
13 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Cassandra was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Cassandra
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | ObserverFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jamaica | Observer OBS 00437", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACassandra
- BFire From The Obsever
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cassandra are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cassandra are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1974 and 2005.
When was Cassandra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica. One of them is Observer.
How do I tell if my copy of Cassandra 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cassandra 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.
