Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ICE INT 146.107
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Born Tuff
by Eddy Grant · 1985
17 pressings14 countriesReggaeElectroElectronicReggae
Born Tuff was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Tuff
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | ICE INT 146.107First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Unknown | CBS BFR 40284 / ICE BFR 40284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | Portrait PR 33110LP | LP |
| 1986 | Canada | Portrait FR 40284 / ICE FR 40284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Colombia | CBS 141977LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | Portrait PRT 57085LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Portrait PRT 57085 / ICE PRT 57085LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Mexico | ICE LNS-17514 / Epic LNS-17514LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Philippines | Portrait PORT-26007 / Portrait BFR 40284LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | ICE ICE 010LP | LP |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | ICE ICELP 6002LP | LP |
| 1986 | US | Portrait BFR 40284 / ICE BFR 40284LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Portrait BFR 40284LP | LP |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | Jugodisk LPS 1100 / ICE LPS 1100LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Zambia | ICE ICE 010 / Gallo ICE 010LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Dance Party4:18
- A2Next Time 'Round3:18
- A3Come Along To My Place4:03
- A4Melody Of The Night4:18
- A5Born Tuff5:07
- B1Blood Money4:30
- B2Village Life3:59
- B3Funny Little Groove4:17
- B4In L.A.4:21
- B5She's Standing At The Corner3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Born Tuff are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Born Tuff are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Born Tuff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany. One of them is ICE INT 146.107.
How do I tell if my copy of Born Tuff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INT 146.107) 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 Tuff 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.
