Jamaica
1992- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records PSR 456
- Format
- 12"
Garnett SilkLion Heart
Vinyl pressings
Lion Heart
by Garnett Silk · 1992
11 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Lion Heart was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Lion Heart
3 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records PNS 1371
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR A.SIDE - 456 - LION HEART - GEOVANNIRunout, side A, etched
DSR BSIDE - 3672 - VER (HEAL) - GEOVANNIRunout, side B, etched
Jamaica
1992- Label and catalog number
- Penthouse Records
- Format
- 7", Misprint
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records PSR 456First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Penthouse RecordsFirst year7", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records PNS 1371First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jamaica | Penthouse Records7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Penthouse Vintage7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | US | Penthouse Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ALion Heart
- BLion Heart (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lion Heart are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lion Heart are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1992 and 2003.
When was Lion Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Jamaica. One of them is Penthouse Records PSR 456.
How do I tell if my copy of Lion Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PSR 456, PNS 1371) 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 Lion Heart 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.