Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking TCL 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 7591 A UT T.CRun-out side A, etched
D.S.R. 7592 · B · UT T.C.Run-out side B, etched
DSR7591-A-DT TC
DSR7592-B-DT TC
Vinyl pressings
The Same Song
by Israel Vibration · 1978
26 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
The Same Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 The Same Song
11 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking TC-084
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TC-084-A KK MasteringA-Side Runout Etching
TC-084-B KK MasteringB-Side Runout Etching
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TC-084-A SAME SONG KK MASTERINGSide A (etched)
TC-084-B SAME SONG KK MASTERINGSide B (etched)
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
TC-084-A KK MasteringA-Side
TC-084-B KK MasteringB-Side
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 7911 . A . D.T T.C.Run-out side A, etched
D.S.R. 7912 . B . D.T T.C.Run-out side B, etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TC-084 A VMRRSide A
TC-084 B VMRRSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top Ranking TCL 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top Ranking TC-084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Top Ranking TC-084First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | South Africa | Harvest SHSPJ (L) 4099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Top Ranking International 3218First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-62 673 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-62 673LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMS-81257LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | EMI EMS-81257LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Harvest 1A 062-62673 / Harvest 5C 062-62673LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Top RankingLP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | VP Records VPRL 2026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | UK | Pressure Sounds LP PS003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1418LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1The Same Song
- A2Weep And Mourn
- A3Walk The Streets Of Glory
- A4Ball Of Fire
- A5I'll Go Through
- B1Why Worry
- B2Lift Up Your Conscience
- B3Prophet Has Arise
- B4Jah Time Has Come
- B5Licks And Kicks
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Same Song are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The Same Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 2015.
When was The Same Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica, US, South Africa. One of them is Top Ranking TCL 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Same Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCL 1001, TC-084, 3218, SHSPJ (L) 4099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. 7591 A UT T.C and D.S.R. 7592 · B · UT T.C.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Same Song 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.