Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 4870-A-QT R LEWISA side
DSR 4871-B-QT R LEWISB side
Vinyl pressings
Jacob "Killer" Miller
by Jacob Miller · 1977
17 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Jacob "Killer" Miller was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Jacob "Killer" Miller
5 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 4870-A-D.T. QT R LEWIS
D.S.R 4871-B-D.T. QT R LEWIS
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 4870-A-QT R LEWISA side
DSR 4871-B-QT R LEWISB side
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: DSRH 870-ADT R. LEWIS Side B: DSRH 841-BDT R.LEWIS
Panama
1977- Label and catalog number
- Padisco DIL-040
- 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 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Panama | Padisco DIL-040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Jam Sounds 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Jam Sounds 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Jam Sounds 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Nigeria | Jam Sounds 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Jam Sounds 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Top Ranking InternationalLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 201 088 / Island Records 201 088-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Island Records 201.088 / Island Records 201 088-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 3205LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | Tafari Records 1850LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Fatman TRILP 3213LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Forward Ever
- A2I Shall Be Released
- A3Shaky Girl
- A480,000 Careless Ethiopians
- A5Big Stripe (To Lock Up Rasta)
- B1Killer Miller
- B2Land Called Home
- B3Mrs. Brown
- B4City Of The Weak Heart
- B5Lambs Bread Collie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jacob "Killer" Miller are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jacob "Killer" Miller are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2007.
When was Jacob "Killer" Miller first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica, Panama. One of them is Top Ranking.
How do I tell if my copy of Jacob "Killer" Miller is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIL-040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 4870-A-QT R LEWIS and DSR 4871-B-QT R LEWIS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jacob "Killer" Miller 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.
