UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4960 - 1 A 1Side A runout, stamped
YAX 4961 - 1 R A 2Side B runout, stamped
YAX.4960Side A label
YAX.4961Side B label
Jimmy CliffBrave Warrior
Vinyl pressings
Brave Warrior
by Jimmy Cliff · 1975
10 pressings7 countriesReggaeReggae
Brave Warrior 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 Brave Warrior
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Japan
November 20, 1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-80352
- Format
- LP, Album
Barbados
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red & White Label
Barbados
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3078
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAX 4960-1Side A runout
YAX 4961-1Side B runout
South Africa
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCJ(L) 5039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Zambia
1975- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3078
- 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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Barbados | EMI EMC 3078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Barbados | EMI EMC 3078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L) 5039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | EMI EMC 3078First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Zambia | EMI EMC 3078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMS-80352First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ghana | His Master's Voice EMC 3078LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 066 05873LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | EMI EMS-40173 / EMI YAX-4960LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1983 | France | Music For Pleasure 1058731LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My People
- A2Bandwagon
- A3Every Tub
- A4Don't Let It Die
- A5Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- B1A Million Teardrops
- B2Brave Warrior
- B3Save A LIttle Loving
- B4My People
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brave Warrior are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brave Warrior are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was Brave Warrior first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Japan, Barbados, South Africa and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3078.
How do I tell if my copy of Brave Warrior is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3078, EMS-80352, EMCJ(L) 5039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 4960 - 1 A 1 and YAX 4961 - 1 R A 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brave Warrior 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.
