US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · First pressing
- Runout / matrix
265-T4A Runout
266-T9B Runout
.265A-side label
.266B-side label
Desmond Dekker & The AcesIsraelites
Vinyl pressings
Israelites
by Desmond Dekker & The Aces · 1969
15 pressings2 countriesSkaRocksteadyReggae
Israelites was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Israelites
14 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
.265-T3A-Side Runout Etching
.266-T9B-Side Runout Etching
.265A-Side Label
.266B-Side Label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
.265-T2 v v 21Runout Side A (Variant 1)
.266-T1 21Runout Side B (Variant 1)
265-T1Runout Side A (Variant 2)
266-T7Runout Side B (Variant 2)
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
265-T5 (MR) △75862Side A runout
266-T5 (MR) △75862-xSide B runout
.265Label side A
.266Label side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- UNI Records 55129Ember Records 55129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
265-T5 [MR in a circle] Δ75862Side A Etched [Stamped]
266-T5 [MR in a circle] Δ75862-XSide B Etched [Stamped]
(.265)Side A Label
(.266)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | UNI Records 55129 / Ember Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129 / Ember Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129 / Ember Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | UNI Records 55129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | UNI Records 551297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIsraelites2:35
- BMy Precious World (The Man)2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Israelites are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Israelites are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Israelites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is UNI Records 55129.
How do I tell if my copy of Israelites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 55129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 265-T4 and 266-T9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Israelites 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.
