Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- E-E SAW
- Format
- LP, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
EW-LP-300-ASide A
EW-LP-300-BSide B
Jacob MillerTenement Yard
Vinyl pressings
Tenement Yard
by Jacob Miller · 1975
14 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Tenement Yard was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Tenement Yard
1 pressing came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | E-E SAWFirst yearLP, Misprint | LP, Misprint |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Jam SoundsLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Arab Starapple LP 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Jam SoundsLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Jam Sounds TH-3212LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Arab STARAPPLE LP 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA LA 806 HLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 201 087-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Island Records 201 087-320 / Island Records 201.087LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Liberty LT-51162LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Top Ranking InternationalLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Top Ranking InternationalLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Top Ranking InternationalLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Top Ranking InternationalLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Dreada Dread2:55
- A2Money2:28
- A3Tenament Yard2:35
- A4Suzie Wong2:31
- A5Every Day With You Girl2:15
- A6Dock Of The Bay3:05
- B1Tired Fe Lick Weed In A Bush2:59
- B2Truth Has Come Again2:50
- B3All Night Till Daylight3:15
- B4Forward Jah Jah Children3:13
- B5Why Can't We Be Friends3:30
- B6Roman Soldiers Of Babylon2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tenement Yard are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tenement Yard are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Tenement Yard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica. One of them is E-E SAW.
How do I tell if my copy of Tenement Yard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EW-LP-300-A and EW-LP-300-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tenement Yard 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.
