Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ital Sounds
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Dr. AlimantadoBorn For A Purpose
Vinyl pressings
Born For A Purpose
by Dr. Alimantado · 1976
11 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Born For A Purpose was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Born For A Purpose
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ital Sounds
- Format
- 7"
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | Ital SoundsFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Ital SoundsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRE 0027" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRE 0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRE 0027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Greensleeves Records 74051512", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRED 1012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Keyman Records KMD 2212", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Channel One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Channel One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABorn For A Purpose
- BBorn For A Purpose (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born For A Purpose are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Born For A Purpose are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 2017.
When was Born For A Purpose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is Ital Sounds.
How do I tell if my copy of Born For A Purpose 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Born For A Purpose 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.
