Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Observer OBS 1901
- Format
- LP, Album
Freddie McGregorMr McGregor
Vinyl pressings
Mr McGregor
by Freddie McGregor · 1979
11 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Mr McGregor 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 Mr McGregor
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
- 56 Hope Road
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR - 0883 - D.T. -A- TUFF GONGA
DSR - 0884 - D.T. -A- TUFF GONGB
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Observer OBS 1901Observer JALP 7000
- Format
- LP, Album · Green /Red label
- Runout / matrix
OBS 1901 A-1 △ 3556A side runout stamped
E.G.. // JA 91, ORANGE ST. Mastered by Costa Derby HWBA side runout etched "Mast,by..." is inverted
OBS 1901 B-1 △ 3556B side runout stamped
E.G.. // JA 91, ORANGE ST. Mastered by Costa Is Hard //B side runout etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jackal Records JALP 7001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JALP 7001 A EGSide A (with Greek lyre symbol engraved)
JALP 7001 B EGSide B (with Greek lyre symbol engraved)
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9103 566Robot Records 9103 566
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
511 9103 566 1Y 1 ℗1979 670 03Runout side A
9103 566 2Y 1 ℗1979 670 1 13Runout side B
UK & US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Observer OBS 1901
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
⁎OBS1901-A-2 MTRunout, side A
⁎OBS1901-B-2 MTRunout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 | Observer OBS 1901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | 56 Hope RoadFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Observer OBS 1901 / Observer JALP 7000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 9103 566 / Robot Records 9103 566First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Jackal Records JALP 7001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK & US | Observer OBS 1901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5193LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Burning Sounds BSRLP966LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP4005LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Observer OBS 1901LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Vista Sounds STLP 1026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We Got Love
- A2Walls Of Jericho
- A3Jah Can Count On I
- A4Oh No Not My Baby
- A5Why Did You Do It
- B1Zion Chant
- B2Rasta Man Camp
- B3Brandy
- B4Rasta Have Faith
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr McGregor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mr McGregor are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 2026.
When was Mr McGregor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, UK, Netherlands, UK & US. One of them is Observer OBS 1901.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr McGregor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OBS 1901, JALP 7001, 9103 566) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr McGregor 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.
