Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Thompson Sound TS-002Thompson Sound TS002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5214-A Spiderman LT-001DSR 5215-B Spiderman LT-001
Freddie McGregorBig Ship
Vinyl pressings
Big Ship
by Freddie McGregor · 1982
18 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeLovers RockReggae
Big Ship was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Big Ship
7 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Thompson Sound TS-002
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 39
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 39 A1 PAG. Ʊ(lyre symbol)topiaA-side etched
GREL 39B1 PAG.B-side etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 39Shanachie GREL 39
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- ClockTower Records LPCT 0127
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records CGR 39
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Greensleeves Records CGR 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002 / Thompson Sound TS002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Greensleeves Records Sleeve (V) 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 39 / Shanachie GREL 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | ClockTower Records LPCT 0127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Woorell Records LU25-5020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Kingston Records K20P 539LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Greensleeves Records GREL 39LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Abraham CTLP 889LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Abraham CTLP 889 / Abraham LPCT 889LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Clocktower Records CTLP 889LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Canada | Abraham CTLP 889LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002 / Thompson Sound TS002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002 / Thompson Sound TS002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Thompson Sound TS-002 / Thompson Sound TS002LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Big Ship
- A2Sweet Lady
- A3Peaceful Man
- A4Make You Mine
- A5Roots Man Skanking
- B1Slave Master
- B2Love Is Not A Toy
- B3No Run Around
- B4Let Me Be The Number One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Big Ship are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Big Ship are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 2014.
When was Big Ship first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Thompson Sound TS-002.
How do I tell if my copy of Big Ship is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TS-002, GREL 39, LPCT 0127, CGR 39) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 5214-A Spiderman LT-001. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Big Ship 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.
