UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Yvonne's Special YSLP 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue White Labels
Dennis BrownRevolution
Vinyl pressings
Revolution
by Dennis Brown · 1985
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Revolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Revolution
4 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Yvonne's Special YSLP 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Red label
- Runout / matrix
YSLP - 4 - A2 PA 4308
YSLP - 4 - B - 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Yvonne's Special YSLP 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Black White Labels
- Runout / matrix
YSLP- 4A1 MTA etched
YSLP-4-B1 MTB etched
Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Yvonne's Special YSLP 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Red White Labels
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4 / Yvonne's Special WR009ALP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Yvonne's Special YSLP 4LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Revolution
- A2Get Myself Together (New Style)
- A3Armage Deon
- A4Breaking Down The Barriers
- A5Weak Man
- B1It's Magic
- B2Your Love Is A Blessing
- B3I Like It Like That
- B4Have You Ever Been In Love
- B5The Promise Land
- B6The Long And Winding Road
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolution are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Revolution are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Revolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is Yvonne's Special YSLP 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YSLP 4) 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 Revolution 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.
