Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Aq 001
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7HC-1999-A RJWSide A runout, etched
7HC-1999-B LRWSide B runout, etched
Herman Chin-LoyAquarius Dub
Vinyl pressings
Aquarius Dub
by Herman Chin-Loy · 1973
11 pressings2 countriesDubReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae
Aquarius Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Aquarius Dub
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Aquarius Aq 001First yearLP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Aquarius AQ001 / Aquarius Aq 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Aquarius AQ 001 / Aquarius AQLP 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Aquarius AQ 001LP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| ? | UK | Aquarius AQ001 / Aquarius Aq 001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jah Rock
- A2Rumbo Malt
- A3I Man
- A4Oily
- A5It's Too Late (Rest You Self)
- B1Jumping Jack
- B2Heavy Duty
- B3Jah Jah Dub
- B4Nyah Time
- B5Jungle Rock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aquarius Dub are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Aquarius Dub are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 2019.
When was Aquarius Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Jamaica. One of them is Aquarius Aq 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Aquarius Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Aq 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7HC-1999-A RJW and 7HC-1999-B LRW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aquarius Dub 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.