Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SOL
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ASide (1) etched
SOLP 0139 BSide (2) etched
Vinyl pressings
Bobby Bobylon
by Freddie McGregor · 1979
18 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeRocksteadySkaReggae
Bobby Bobylon was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Bobby Bobylon
6 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ASide one etched
SOLP 0139 BSide two etched
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ASide A
SOLP 0139 BSide B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ARunouts A Side
SOLP 0139 BRunouts B Side
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ASide B
SOLP 0139 BSide A
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SOLP 0139 ARunout side A
SOLP 0139 BRunout side B
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio One SOLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US | Studio One / Heartbeat Records Heartbeat 11661-7815-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2006 | US | Heartbeat Records HEARTBEAT 11661-7815-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Studio One SOR-013LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Studio One SO-LP0139LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Bandulo
- A2We Need More Love
- A3What Difference Does It Make
- A4Go Away Pretty Girl
- A5Tomorrow Is Like Today
- B1Bobby Bobbylon
- B2Wine Of Violence
- B3Gonna Take Over Now
- B4Rasta Man Camp
- B5I Am A Revolutionist
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bobby Bobylon are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bobby Bobylon are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was Bobby Bobylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Studio One SOL.
How do I tell if my copy of Bobby Bobylon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOL) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOLP 0139 A and SOLP 0139 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bobby Bobylon 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.