Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 7842-A-DT / GG Records / My Number One
DSR 7843-B-DT / GG Records / My Number One Version
Gregory IsaacsChunnie You Are The Number One / Dub Part Two
Vinyl pressings
Chunnie You Are The Number One / Dub Part Two
by Gregory Isaacs · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Chunnie You Are The Number One 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 Chunnie You Are The Number One
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 7842.A.DT. GG Records my number oneSide 1
DSR 7843.B.DT. GG Records number one version BSide 2
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 82 B DT RG CORD
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 6882.A.DT. MY NUMBER ONE GG RECORDSSide 1
DSR 6883.B.DT. MY NUMBER ONE DISCO VERSION GG RECORDSSide 2
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GG's Records GG 03712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GG's Records GG03712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | GG's Records GG03712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Hit / GG's Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | GG's Records GG0517" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AChunnie You Are The Number One
- BDub Part Two
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chunnie You Are The Number One are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Chunnie You Are The Number One are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Chunnie You Are The Number One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Hit.
How do I tell if my copy of Chunnie You Are The Number One 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 7842-A-DT / GG Records / My Number One and DSR 7843-B-DT / GG Records / My Number One Version. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Chunnie You Are The Number One 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.
