UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Conflict CONLP 2002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CON-LP-20020-A-1Etched A
CON-LP-20020-B-1Etched B
Vinyl pressings
Extra Classic
by Gregory Isaacs · 1978
16 pressings5 countriesLovers RockReggae
Extra Classic was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Extra Classic
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Micron Music Limited STLP-1003Micron Music Limited CONLP 2002
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Micron Music Limited MIC CAN - 0014Micron Music Limited C-2002
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
MICCAN 0014-A TLCSide A runout
MICCAN 0014-B TLCSide B runout
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Micron Music Canada COLP 2002Micron Music Limited COLP 2002
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
STLP-1003-A MAX Lyn-899-1Side A
STLP-1003-B-2Side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Micron Music Canada COLP 2002Micron Music Limited COLP 2002
- Format
- LP, Album · Yellow Labels
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Micron Music Limited STLP-1003 / Micron Music Limited CONLP 2002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Micron Music Limited MIC CAN - 0014 / Micron Music Limited C-2002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Micron Music Canada COLP 2002 / Micron Music Limited COLP 2002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Micron Music Canada COLP 2002 / Micron Music Limited COLP 2002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Conflict CONLP 2002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Barbados | Cindy Records 0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Barbados | Cindy Records 0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Amo Records 67.473LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Echo STLP 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Shark Records BITE 200LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Echo STLP 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | Echo STLP 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Vista Sounds STLP-1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Echo STLP 1003 / Vista Sounds STLP 1003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Italy | Earmark EM311LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2005 | UK | Trojan Records TJALP 268LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mr Cop
- A2Rasta Business
- A3Black Against Black
- A4Extra Classic
- A5My Religion
- A6Promise
- B1Dreadlocks Love Affair
- B2Loving Pauper
- B3Something Nice
- B4Warriors
- B5Jailer Jailer
- B6Once Ago
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Extra Classic are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Extra Classic are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 2005.
When was Extra Classic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Canada. One of them is Conflict CONLP 2002.
How do I tell if my copy of Extra Classic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CONLP 2002, STLP-1003, MIC CAN - 0014, COLP 2002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CON-LP-20020-A-1 and CON-LP-20020-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Extra Classic 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.
