Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- D.E.B. Music
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9616 A D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side A
DSR 9617 B D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side B
Dennis BrownWant To Be No General
Vinyl pressings
Want To Be No General
by Dennis Brown · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Want To Be No General 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 Want To Be No General
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
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9616 A D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side A
DSR 9617 B D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- D.E.B. Music
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9616 A D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side A
DSR 9617 B D.T. LEGGO BEASTRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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. MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | D.E.B. MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | D.E.B. MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Emmanuel Music EMO 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | Emmanuel Music EMO 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1996 | UK | Emmanuel Music EMO 67", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Emmanuel Music EM077", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Limited Edition7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | D.E.B. Music7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records GG 08512", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AWant To Be No General
- BD.E.B Wise (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Want To Be No General are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Want To Be No General are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Want To Be No General first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is D.E.B. Music.
How do I tell if my copy of Want To Be No General 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; for example, DSR 9616 A D.T. LEGGO BEAST and DSR 9617 B D.T. LEGGO BEAST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Want To Be No General 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.
