UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Negus Roots NERLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NERLP 001A-1 ES -BOPPIN' BOB-
NERLP 001B-1 ES
Don CarlosSuffering
Vinyl pressings
Suffering
by Don Carlos · 1981
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Suffering was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Suffering
7 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Negus Roots NERLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Negus Roots NERLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NERLP-001 A-1 *MT*
NERLP-001 B-1 *MT*
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- Negus Roots NERLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- Music Team NERLP (E) 001
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- Negus Roots NERLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Textured sleeve
- Runout / matrix
NERLP 001A-1 ES -BOPPIN' BOB-
NERLP 001B-1 ES
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Music Team NERLP (E) 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe MT 102 / Negus Roots NERLP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Music Team NER (T) 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Blue Moon BMLP 054 / The Magnum Music Group BMLP 054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Negus Roots NERLP 001 / Blue Moon BMLP 054LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gimme Gimme Your Love (+ Version)
- A2Crucial Situation (+ Version)
- A3Working Everyday (+ Version)
- B1Live In Harmony (+ Version)
- B2Prophesy (+ Version)
- B3Jah Hear My Plea (+ Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suffering are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Suffering are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1981 and 2012.
When was Suffering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, South Africa, Zimbabwe. One of them is Negus Roots NERLP 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Suffering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NERLP 001, NERLP (E) 001, MT 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NERLP 001A-1 ES -BOPPIN' BOB- and NERLP 001B-1 ES. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suffering 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.