Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records G 8924
- Format
- 12"
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Vinyl pressings
Pirates Anthem
by Home T · 1988
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Pirates Anthem was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Pirates Anthem
4 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records G 8923
- Format
- 7"
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Works Records G 8923
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 9508 - ASIDE - PIRATES ANTHEM - GEOVANNIRunout side A, etched
D.S.R. BSIDE - 9509 - VERSION - GEOVANNIRunout side B, etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Anchor Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PIRATES ANTHEM VP-CM GUSSIE-8924-AA-Side Runout Etching
PIRATES DUB VP-CM GUSSIE-8924-BB-Side Runout Etching
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works Records G 8924First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works Records G 8923First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Music Works Records G 8923First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Anchor RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRED 25712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | VP Records VPRD-637612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Music Works Records G 8923 A / B7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | US | VP Records VPRD-637612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APirates Anthem
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pirates Anthem are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pirates Anthem are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 2000.
When was Pirates Anthem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Music Works Records G 8924.
How do I tell if my copy of Pirates Anthem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 8924, G 8923) 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 Pirates Anthem 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.