Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Weed Beat WB 058
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Dennis BrownThe Half / Troubled World
Vinyl pressings
The Half / Troubled World
by Dennis Brown · 1977
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
The Half / Troubled World was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 The Half / Troubled World
1 pressing came out in 1977, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Weed Beat WB 058First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | D.E.B. Music DEB 000212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | D.E.B. Music DEB 000212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jamaica | Emmanuel Music EM0307", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 2004 | UK | D.E.B. Music DEB 0002 / Badda Music BMDEB 000212", Repress | 12", Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | D.E.B. Music DEB00110", 45 RPM, Reissue | 10", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Half
- BTroubled World
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Half / Troubled World are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Half / Troubled World are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2004.
When was The Half / Troubled World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Weed Beat WB 058.
How do I tell if my copy of The Half / Troubled World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 058) 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 The Half / Troubled World 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.
