UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE ICEL 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
Eddy GrantMessage Man
Vinyl pressings
Message Man
by Eddy Grant · 1977
15 pressings11 countriesReggaeAfrobeatReggaeFunk / Soul
Message Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Message Man
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE INT 136.103
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE INT 146.103ICE ICEL-1001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A-6317 A-1 /81 S II Made in GermanySide A
A-6317 B-1 /81 S II Made in GermanySide B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE ICELP 5004
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE ICE 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
Trinidad & Tobago
1977- Label and catalog number
- ICE ICE 1002
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | ICE INT 136.103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ICE INT 146.103 / ICE ICEL-1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | ICE ICELP 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | ICE ICE 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Trinidad & Tobago | ICE ICE 1002First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | UK | ICE ICEL 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Zambia | ICE ICE 004 / Gallo ICE 004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Coach House Records Ltd. CHL 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | ICE IC / 41703LP | LP |
| 1980 | Japan | Ice SP25-5004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Ice SP25-5004LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | ICE 17.2050/9 / Movieplay 17.2050/9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia | 7 Records MLF460 / ICE MLF460LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | South Africa | ICE ICE 004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Trinidad & Tobago | ICE ICE-1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Curfew5:50
- A2It's Our Time4:34
- A3Cockney Black3:56
- A4Jamaican Child3:21
- A5Get Down Soweto4:42
- B1Hello Africa12:02
- B2Race Hate4:50
- B3Neighbour Neighbour7:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Message Man are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
When was Message Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Germany, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago and more. One of them is ICE ICEL 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Message Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ICEL 1001, INT 136.103, INT 146.103, ICELP 5004) 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 Message Man 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.
