Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Observer
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NINEY 999 - AA UAKHand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
NINEY 999 - A UAKHand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
I-RoySister Maggie Breast / Step On The Dragon
Vinyl pressings
Sister Maggie Breast / Step On The Dragon
by I-Roy · 1977
10 pressings2 countriesReggae
Sister Maggie Breast was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Sister Maggie Breast
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Observer
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NINEY 999-A AHKa-side runout
NINEY 999-AA AHKb-side runout
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Observer
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2321 A KM
DSR 2321 B KM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Observer
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2321 A KM
DSR 2321 B KM
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.
1970s4 pressings
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jamaica | Observer7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Observer Niney 999 AA7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Observer7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Observer IOS37", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASister Maggie Breast
- BStep On The Dragon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister Maggie Breast are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sister Maggie Breast are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2005.
When was Sister Maggie Breast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Observer.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister Maggie Breast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NINEY 999 - AA UAK and NINEY 999 - A UAK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister Maggie Breast 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.