Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SO 0017 A
SO 0017 B
Freddie McGregorBoby Bobylon
Vinyl pressings
Boby Bobylon
by Freddie McGregor · 1979
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Boby 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 Boby Bobylon
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label · Blank
- Runout / matrix
Babylon A Ja Rec
Babylon Version Ja Rec
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Studio One SO-01197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Soul Jazz Records SJR 384-77", 45 RPM, Single, Remastered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | Soul Jazz Records SJR 384C-77", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SO00177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Studio One SO-00197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Studio One SO-00197", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABoby Bobylon
- BBoby Bobylon Pt. 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boby Bobylon are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Boby Bobylon are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was Boby Bobylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One.
How do I tell if my copy of Boby Bobylon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SO 0017 A and SO 0017 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boby 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.
