US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-9801
- Format
- LP, Album
Ini KamozePirate
Vinyl pressings
Pirate
by Ini Kamoze · 1986
11 pressings8 countriesDancehallReggae
Pirate was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Pirate
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS-9801
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A - MLPS-9801 A / B - MLPS-9801 B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9845
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9845 A-2U-1-
ILPS 9845 B-2U-1-
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9845
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9845 A-2U-1- 1-X1 GD- SOUND CLINICRunout side A
ILPS 9845 B-2U-1-1-IRunout side B
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 207.839
- Format
- LP
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 604.7268
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brazil | WEA 207.839First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Brazil | WEA 604.7268First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records ISL 1101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Island Records 207 839First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Island Records L38669First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9845First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9845First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Mango MLPS-9801First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Mango MLPS-9801First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Taxi Taxi LP 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2448 / Universal Music MOVLP2448LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dream4:45
- A2Pirate3:41
- A3Betty Brown Mother3:49
- A4Queen Of My House4:18
- B1Rough3:35
- B2Gunshot5:02
- B3Burning4:52
- B4Pull Up The Cork5:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pirate are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Pirate are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 2020.
When was Pirate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Mango MLPS-9801.
How do I tell if my copy of Pirate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS-9801, ILPS 9845, 207.839, 604.7268) 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 Pirate 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.