Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013
- Format
- LP, Album
Eric DonaldsonKent Village
Vinyl pressings
Kent Village
by Eric Donaldson · 1978
10 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Kent Village was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Kent Village
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013Dynamic Sounds DY 3386
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 7711-A-DJEtching Side A
D.S.R. 7712-B-DJEthing Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DY-3386-Aside A etched
DY-3386-Bside B etched
Nigeria
1978- Label and catalog number
- Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013Creole Records DYLP 3013
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DYLP 3013A-F4SSide A
DYLP 3013B-F3SSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013 / Dynamic Sounds DY 3386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Nigeria | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013 / Creole Records DYLP 3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013 / Dynamic Sounds DY 3386LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3386LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | South Africa | Ccp Records GAE(E) 301LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Tusk Music WIH 7045LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Zimbabwe | Gramma GRALP 11LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Land Of My Birth3:03
- A2Happy Man2:28
- A3More Love2:32
- A4Second Time2:52
- A5Look What You've Done (Pts. I & II)4:50
- B1Sweet Jamaica3:14
- B2Thinking Of Him2:55
- B3The Price2:31
- B4What You're Doing To Me3:27
- B5Fix IT Alright3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kent Village are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Kent Village are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1989.
When was Kent Village first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica, UK, Canada, Nigeria. One of them is Dynamic Sounds DYLP 3013.
How do I tell if my copy of Kent Village is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DYLP 3013) 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 Kent Village 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.