US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RAS-3037-A Mastered By Trutone PA 9-88 HUBSide A runout
RAS-3037-B Mastered By Trutone HUBSide B runout
Israel VibrationStrength Of My Life
Vinyl pressings
Strength Of My Life
by Israel Vibration · 1988
10 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Strength Of My Life 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 Strength Of My Life
4 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Blue Moon Productions BM 121
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Message
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Blue Moon Productions BM 121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Jamaica | MessageFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | South Africa | Umkhonto Records UMKH 441LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | RAS Records DIGLP010LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1698LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1698LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2024 | US | Real Gone Music RGM-1698LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Cool And Calm4:24
- A2Jah Love Me4:22
- A3Pay Day4:52
- A4Greedy Dog4:30
- A5No More Aparthied4:50
- B1Perfect Love And Understanding4:02
- B2Live And Give4:18
- B3Middle East4:38
- B4Jah Is The Strength Of My Life6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strength Of My Life are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Strength Of My Life are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 2024.
When was Strength Of My Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, France, Jamaica. One of them is Real Authentic Sound RAS 3037.
How do I tell if my copy of Strength Of My Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAS 3037, BM 121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAS-3037-A Mastered By Trutone PA 9-88 HUB and RAS-3037-B Mastered By Trutone HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strength Of My Life 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.
