Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crazy Joe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2178 AA etched
DSR 2179 BB etched
George NooksTribal War / War Is Over
Vinyl pressings
Tribal War / War Is Over
by George Nooks · 1977
16 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Tribal War / War Is Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Tribal War / War Is Over
2 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crazy Joe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Crazy JoeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Crazy JoeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Crazy Joe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Joe Gibbs Record Globe RF3267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Crazy Joe7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ATribal War
- BWar Is Over
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribal War / War Is Over are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tribal War / War Is Over are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2021.
When was Tribal War / War Is Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Crazy Joe.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribal War / War Is Over 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, DSR 2178 A and DSR 2179 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribal War / War Is Over 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.