UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 72
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 72 A PAG. UtopiaRunout side A
GREL-72 A2 PAG HRunout side B
Dennis BrownJudge Not
Vinyl pressings
Judge Not
by Dennis Brown · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesDubDancehallLovers RockReggae
Judge Not was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Judge Not
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 72
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL-72 A2 PAG RSide A [Etched]
GREL-72 B2 PAG OSide B [Etched]
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 72
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 72 A2 PAGSide A runout
GREL 72 B2 PAGSide B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 72Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 72
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records CGR72/GREL 72
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records MWRT 11988GIS
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Greensleeves Records CGR72/GREL 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Music Works Records MWRT 11988GISFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Music Works Records AC-8019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Music Works Records AC-8019First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | South Africa | WEA WIH 7011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 72 / Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Zambia | Serengeti WIH 7011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Serengeti Records GETI-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 72 / Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 72LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 72LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- Dennis' Side
- A1Crazy List7:30
- A2Judge Not7:05
- A3Deceiving Girl7:22
- Gregory's Side
- B1Live & Love7:24
- B2Street Walker7:06
- B3Innercity Lady7:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Judge Not are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Judge Not are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Judge Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Greensleeves Records GREL 72.
How do I tell if my copy of Judge Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GREL 72, CGR72/GREL 72, MWRT 11988GIS, AC-8019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GREL 72 A PAG. Utopia and GREL-72 A2 PAG H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Judge Not 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.
