UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vulcan VULA 502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VULA-502-A-Side 1 etched
VULA-502-BSide 2 etched
Fred LocksBlack Star Liner / True Rastaman
Vinyl pressings
Black Star Liner / True Rastaman
by Fred Locks · 1976
20 pressings5 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Black Star Liner / True Rastaman 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 Black Star Liner / True Rastaman
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- JAHLOVEMUSIK JM 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | JAHLOVEMUSIK JM 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Vulcan VULA 502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Vulcan VULA 502LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Amo Records 67.479LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Vista Sounds VSLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Vista Sounds VSLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | VP Records VPRL-2037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | 17 North Parade VPRL 4236 / Jahmikmusik VPRL 4236LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Vulcan Vula 502LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Reggae BloodlinesLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Vulcan VULA 502 / Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | JAHLOVEMUSIK JM 1001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Vista Sounds VSLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Vista Sounds VSLP 4007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Vista Sounds VSLP 4007LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | VP RecordsLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | VP Records VPRL-2037LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Black Star Liners2:50
- A2Vision Of Redemption3:03
- A3I've Got A Joy3:54
- A4Songs Of The Almighty2:56
- A5Sing-A-Long3:06
- B1True Rastaman3:40
- B2Don't Let Babylon Use You2:52
- B3Walls3:17
- B4Wolf Wolf2:47
- B5Time To Change3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Star Liner / True Rastaman are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Black Star Liner / True Rastaman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Black Star Liner / True Rastaman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is Vulcan VULA 502.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Star Liner / True Rastaman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VULA 502, JM 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VULA-502-A- and VULA-502-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Star Liner / True Rastaman 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.