UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI NUT 3EMI 0C 056-06 241
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NUT 3 A - 1 T G NICK W-Side A runout, stamped, [etched: NICK W-]
NUT 3 B - 1 NICK W- 1Side B runout, stamped, [etched: NICK W-]
Jimmy CliffOh Jamaica
Vinyl pressings
Oh Jamaica
by Jimmy Cliff · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesReggaeReggae
Oh Jamaica 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 Oh Jamaica
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Emidisc 054 EMD 06 241Emidisc NUT 3
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure NUT 3Emidisc 054 EMD 06 241
- Format
- LP, Compilation
India
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI S-EMG-E 21006
- Format
- LP, Compilation
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI CEY (M) 242
- Format
- LP, Compilation
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMCJ (L) 5082
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Emidisc 054 EMD 06 241 / Emidisc NUT 3First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Music For Pleasure NUT 3 / Emidisc 054 EMD 06 241First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | India | EMI S-EMG-E 21006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | South Africa | EMI CEY (M) 242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ (L) 5082First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | EMI NUT 3 / EMI 0C 056-06 241First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Zambia | EMI NUT 3 / EMI 0C 056-06 241First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 149 / EMI 0C 056-06 241LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | EMI 1A 038-06241LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | EMI EMC 149 / EMI 0C 056-06 241LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Born To Win
- A2On My Life
- A3My Love Is Solid As A Rock
- A4Fundamental Reggay
- A5Don't Let It Die
- A6Music Maker
- A7I've Been Dead 400 Years
- B1Oh Jamaica
- B2My People
- B3I Want To Know
- B4Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- B5Under The Sun, Moon And Stars
- B6House Of Exile
- B7Every Tub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Jamaica are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oh Jamaica are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Oh Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Germany, India, South Africa and more. One of them is EMI NUT 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Jamaica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NUT 3, 054 EMD 06 241, S-EMG-E 21006, CEY (M) 242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NUT 3 A - 1 T G NICK W- and NUT 3 B - 1 NICK W- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Jamaica 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.
