UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 6302 103
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
More Gregory
by Gregory Isaacs · 1981
19 pressings7 countriesLovers RockDancehallReggae
More Gregory was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 More Gregory
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRE PREX9PRE PRE X 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PREX 9 A // 1 ∇ E TRun-out side A
PREX 9 B // 1 ∇ E TRun-out side B
PREX 9ALabel side A
PREX 9BLabel side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRE PREX9PRE PRE X 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
670 PREX 9 A//1∇E T 1 1 POLYGRAM I.M. A 6Runout side A, etched/stamped
670 PREX9 B//1∇E T 1 1 POLYGRAM I.M. A 4Runout side B, etched/stamped
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- PRE PREX9PRE PRE X 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PREX 9 A-1U-1-17Run-out side A Stamped
PREX 9 B-1U-1-17Run-out side B Stamped
PREX 9-ALabel side A
PREX 9-BLabel side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9669
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLPS - 9669 - A
MLPS - 9669 - B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9669
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Charisma 6302 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Charisma 6302 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | African Museum PREX9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | African Museum PREX9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Charisma 6302 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Charisma 6302 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Casablanca STAR 5231 / Casablanca 6302 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Charisma 6302 103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | PRE PREX9 / PRE PRE X 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | PRE PREX9 / PRE PRE X 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | PRE PREX9 / PRE PRE X 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mango MLPS 9669First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Mango MLPS 9669First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Tad's Record / African MuseumLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Tad's Record / African MuseumLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum PREX9LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum PREX9LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum PREX9LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum AFM - 2653LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Confirm Reservation
- A2Front Door
- A3Permanent Lover
- A4Hush Darling
- A5My Only Lover
- B1If I Don't Have You
- B2Substitute
- B3Poor Millionaire
- B4The Fugitive
- B5Once Ago
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Gregory are there?
19 vinyl pressings of More Gregory are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was More Gregory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Charisma 6302 103.
How do I tell if my copy of More Gregory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6302 103, PREX9, MLPS 9669, STAR 5231) 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 More Gregory 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.
