Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- D.E.B. Music D.B. 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 9522 A DT D.B 002 A
D.S.R. 9523 B DT D.B 002 B
Dennis BrownJoseph's Coat Of Many Colours
Vinyl pressings
Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours
by Dennis Brown · 1979
18 pressings10 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours 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 Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- D.E.B. Music D.B. 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- D.E.B. Music D.B. 002
- Format
- LP, Album · Label variant
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 9522 A DT D.B 002 A D.B 002Side One runout [etched]
D.S.R. 9523 B DT D.B 002 BSide Two runout [etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music D.B. 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music D.B. 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music D.B. 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | WEA WEA 58 111 / WEA WEA 58111LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | WEA 38.039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | WEA WEA 58 111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 58 111 / WEA WEA 58111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | WEA WEA 58 111 / WEA WEA 58111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | WEA WEA 58 111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | WEA P-10848JLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | WEA P-10848JLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | WEA WEA K 58111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Laser LASL6LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML-6008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML-6008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Leggo RecordsLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Slave Driver
- A2Open Your Eyes
- A3The Creator
- A4A Cup Of Tea
- A5Together Brothers
- B1Oh What A Day
- B2Well Without Water
- B33 Meals A Day
- B4Home Sweet Home
- B5Man Next Door
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1983.
When was Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is D.E.B. Music D.B. 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.B. 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. 9522 A DT D.B 002 A and D.S.R. 9523 B DT D.B 002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joseph's Coat Of Many Colours 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.
