Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Techniques WR 8057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WR-8057-A ARLENE W.RILEY K.K.masteringA Side
WR-8057-B ARLENE VERSION W.RILEY K.K.masteringB Side
General EchoArleen
Vinyl pressings
Arleen
by General Echo · 1980
15 pressings1 countryDancehallReggae
Arleen was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Arleen
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mummy WR 8057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Techniques
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
WR-8057-A ARLENE W. RILEY K.K.masteringRun-out area side A [hand-etched]
WR-8057-B ARLENE VERSION W. RILEY K.K.masteringRun-out area side B [hand-etched]
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Techniques
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
WR-8057-A ARLENE W. RILEY KK MASTERINGA Side
WR-8057-B ARLENE VERSION W. RILEY KK MASTERINGB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | Techniques WR 8057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Mummy WR 8057First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | TechniquesFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1980 | Jamaica | TechniquesFirst year7" | 7" |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques WR 80577", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques WR45 0117", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AArleen
- BArleen (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arleen are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Arleen are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Arleen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Jamaica. One of them is Techniques WR 8057.
How do I tell if my copy of Arleen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WR 8057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WR-8057-A ARLENE W.RILEY K.K.mastering and WR-8057-B ARLENE VERSION W.RILEY K.K.mastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arleen 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.