UK
April 18, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Cactus CT 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 Prong Push Out Center
Desmond DekkerIsraelites
Vinyl pressings
Israelites
by Desmond Dekker · 1975
11 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae
Israelites was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
9 pressings came out in 1975, 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
April 18, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Cactus CT 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 Prong Push Out Center
- Runout / matrix
CT 57 A-1 VU 2Side A runout stamped variant 1
CT 57 B-1 RC 2Side B runout stamped variant 1
CT 57 A-1 GT 1Side A runout stamped variant 2
CT 57 B-1 GT 2Side B runout stamped variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cactus CT 57
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CT 57 A-1 ΛSide A stamped
CT 57 B-2 Λ ƱSide B stamped, etched
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records EMB 03X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Gérard Tournier GT 46529Gérard Tournier GT 46.529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Cactus CT 57
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CT 57 A - 1 1Side A Machine Stamped
CT 57 B - 1 1Side B Machine Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Philips 6037 8767", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1975 | Canada | Ember Records EMB 03XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Gérard Tournier GT 46529 / Gérard Tournier GT 46.529First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | Cactus CT 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Vip Records BV VP-7504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Philips EMB 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Discophon S-5307First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Cactus CT 57First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Cactus CT 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Cactus CT 57First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Creole Records CR 1997", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIsraelites
- BSugar Dumpling
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Israelites are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Israelites are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Israelites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Canada, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Cactus CT 57, released April 18, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Israelites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CT 57, EMB 03X, GT 46529, VP-7504) 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 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.
