US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vision Records VR 3312
- Format
- LP, Album
Jimmy CliffImages
Vinyl pressings
Images
by Jimmy Cliff · 1989
10 pressings8 countriesReggaeReggae-PopReggaePop
Images was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Images
5 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc 106551
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Musidisc 106551
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Jamaica
1989- Label and catalog number
- Cliff Sounds And Films VR-3312
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ZRI-467019
- 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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | France | Musidisc 106551First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Musidisc 106551First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Cliff Sounds And Films VR-3312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Cliff Sounds And Films 106552LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Mexico | CBS ZRI-467019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Vision Records VR 3312First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | CBS 70.145LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | Epic 188.073 / Epic 1-467019LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Germany | Intercord INT 145.157 / Musidisc INT 145.157LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | Spain | Dro 4D - 0797 O - 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Turning Point3:40
- A2Rebel In Me4:03
- A3First Love3:37
- A4Everliving Love3:29
- A5Trapped4:33
- B1Pressure3:30
- B2Image Of The Beast4:31
- B3Save Our Planet Earth3:33
- B4No Justice3:57
- B5Johnny Too Bad3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Images are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Images are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Images first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, France, Jamaica, Mexico. One of them is Vision Records VR 3312.
How do I tell if my copy of Images is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VR 3312, 106551, VR-3312, ZRI-467019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Images 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.
