Jamaica
1960- Label and catalog number
- Buster Wild Bells
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 52834-1A (UK)
ZSP 52833-1A
Folkes BrothersOh Carolina / I Met A Man
Vinyl pressings
Oh Carolina / I Met A Man
by Folkes Brothers · 1960
18 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesAfricanGospelFunk / Soul
Oh Carolina / I Met A Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Oh Carolina / I Met A Man
3 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 2 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Beat 45/BB 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BB 30 AA Side
BB 30 BB Side
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Blue Beat 45/BB 30
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
BB 30 AA Side Label
BB 30 BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Jamaica | Buster Wild BellsFirst year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1960 | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 30First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Jamaica | Buster Wild Bells 0017", Single | 7", Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Olive Blossom Records7", Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince Buster7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat BB 307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Blue Beat 45/BB 307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOh Carolina
- BI Met A Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Carolina / I Met A Man are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Oh Carolina / I Met A Man are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 2019.
When was Oh Carolina / I Met A Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Buster Wild Bells.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Carolina / I Met A Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45/BB 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSP 52834-1A (UK) and ZSP 52833-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Carolina / I Met A 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.