UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
Inner CircleReggae Thing
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Thing
by Inner Circle · 1976
14 pressings8 countriesRock & RollRoots ReggaeDiscoRock
Reggae Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Reggae Thing
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11574 Z2 ─◁Runout, side A, etched, variant 1
ST-2-11574 Z2 ─◁Runout, side B, etched, variant 1
ST-1-11574 Z2 ─◁Runout, side A, etched, variant 2
ST-2-11574 Z2 #2 ─◁Runout, side B, etched, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-11574
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Barbados | Capitol Records E-ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Capitol Records ST-11574 / Top Ranking ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-11574LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST-11574First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Capitol Records 2S 066 85042LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068 85042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 85042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-85042LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 038-85042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is The Drug4:23
- A280,000 Careless Ethiopians3:22
- A3Reggae Thing4:02
- A4Jah Music4:05
- A5Roman Soldiers Of Babylon2:55
- B1Groovin' In Love4:43
- B2Tired Fe Lick Weed In A Bush2:59
- B3Forward Jah Jah Children4:11
- B4Ghetto On Fire4:12
- B5This World5:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Thing are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Reggae Thing are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was Reggae Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records E-ST-11574.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-ST-11574, ST-11574) 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 Reggae Thing 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.
