Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- African Museum
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR GI 5406
Gregory IsaacsMy Only Lover / Cool Rock
Vinyl pressings
My Only Lover / Cool Rock
by Gregory Isaacs · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesLovers RockReggae
My Only Lover / Cool Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 My Only Lover / Cool Rock
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact! KC 2518
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KC2518AA Side Runout
KC2518BB Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jamaica | African MuseumFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Impact! KC 2518First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | African Museum AM317", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Caribbean Muzic7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | African Museum7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Only Lover3:08
- BCool Rock3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Only Lover / Cool Rock are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Only Lover / Cool Rock are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was My Only Lover / Cool Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Jamaica, US. One of them is African Museum.
How do I tell if my copy of My Only Lover / Cool Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 2518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR GI 5406. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Only Lover / Cool Rock 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.
