US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1655
- Format
- LP, Album · RI - Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-743123RILabel Side A
ST-A-743124RILabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Reggae
by Herbie Mann · 1974
21 pressings13 countriesReggaeJazzReggaePop
Reggae was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Reggae
15 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1655
- Format
- LP, Album · PR - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 A 743 173 ST-A-743123-A PREtched, Runout Side One, variant 1
ST-A-743124-B PREtched, Runout Side A, variant 1
S1 A 743 173 ST-A-743123-A PREtched, Runout Side One, variant 2
ST-A-743124-A PREtched, Runout Side A, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic QD 1655
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
QD - 4- 743023-B AT PRSide A etched runout
QD - A - 743124 - A PRSide B etched runout
(QD-A-743123 PR)Side A Label
(QD-A-743124 PR)Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1655
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST A 743173 ST-A-743123-AA △19043(2) PRSide A runout - etched
ST-A-743124-AA △19043-X(1) PRSide B runout - etched
(ST-A-743123-MO)Label, A side
(ST-A-743124-MO)Label, B side
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50053
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1655
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX173436 SD1655-1Stamped Runout Side One
MX173437 SD1655-2Stamped Runout Side Two
SD1655 MX173436Side One, Label
SD1655 MX173437Side Two, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 053 / Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | India | Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Israel | Atlantic K 50053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-8484AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Atlantic P-8484AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Atlantic atl 50 053 / Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9517First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K 50053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Atlantic K 50053LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic QD 1655First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | Atlantic SD 1655First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 053LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | Atlantic ATC 9517LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da7:44
- A2Rivers Of Babylon4:46
- A3Swingin' Shepherd Blues8:21
- BMy Girl18:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Reggae are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Reggae first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 1655.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 1655, QD 1655, K 50053, ATL 50 053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-743123RI and ST-A-743124RI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae 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.
