Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Tuff Gong
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR-1718-A-DTA
Israel VibrationUnconquered People
Vinyl pressings
Unconquered People
by Israel Vibration · 1980
14 pressings5 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Unconquered People was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Unconquered People
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Israel Vibes Tuff Gong
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TC 9280 A ISRAEL VIBRATIONA
TC 9280 B ISRAEL VIBRATIONB
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TC 9280 A
TC 9280 B
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Israel Vibes Tuff Gong
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JONZ ISRAEL VIBRATIONA
SOUND CLINIC ISRAEL VIBRATIONB
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Israel Vibes Tuff Gong
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JONZ ISRAEL VIBRATIONSide A
SOUND CLINIC ISRAEL VIBRATIONSide B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6313 284
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
003 6313284 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout stamped A side
003 6313284 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout stamped B side
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.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6313 284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Tuff GongFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Israel Vibes / Tuff GongFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Not On LabelFirst yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Israel Vibes / Tuff GongFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Israel Vibes / Tuff GongFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Generation Records GEN 3015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 148LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1991 | US | VP Records VPRL 2028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | Culture Factory 784 007LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | France | Culture Factory 3700477839758 / Charly Records 3700477839758LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | France | Culture Factory 784 006 / Charly Records 784 006LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Rave Music Ltd.LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Israel VibesLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Give I Grace
- A2Friday Evening
- A3Mr. Taxman
- A4Survive
- A5Top Control
- B1We A De Rasta
- B2Unconquered People
- B3Possibility
- B4Dwellers Of Darkness
- B5Practise What Jah Teach
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unconquered People are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Unconquered People are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 2026.
When was Unconquered People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Jamaica, France. One of them is Tuff Gong.
How do I tell if my copy of Unconquered People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6313 284) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR-1718-A-DT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unconquered People 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.
