Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soul Beat
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BUCK + THE PREACHER # 1737-2-PW-RRS-A-DT
PW 1000000 BP. A ET.
I-RoyBuck & The Preacher
Vinyl pressings
Buck & The Preacher
by I-Roy · 1973
18 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Buck & The Preacher 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 Buck & The Preacher
14 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soul Beat
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BUCK + THE PREACHER # 1737-2-PW-RRS-A-DTA
PW 1000000 BP. A ET.B
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Ackee ACK 518
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soul Beat
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PW 0007 A RRM DT Done By FRMHand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
PW 10000002 BHand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soul Beat
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
#1737-A
PW 1000000 BP A
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soul Beat
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PW 0007 A RRM DT Done By FRMHand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
PW 10000002 BHand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Ackee ACK 518First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Panther P. 64First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Soul BeatFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | US | Impact! VC9112First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABuck & The Preacher
- BBuck & His Drum
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buck & The Preacher are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Buck & The Preacher are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Buck & The Preacher first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Soul Beat.
How do I tell if my copy of Buck & The Preacher is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACK 518, P. 64, VC9112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BUCK + THE PREACHER # 1737-2-PW-RRS-A-DT and PW 1000000 BP. A ET.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buck & The Preacher 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.