US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9794Island Records MLPS 9794
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS 9794-ASide A label
MLPS 9794-BSide B label
Jimmy CliffReggae Greats
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Greats
by Jimmy Cliff · 1985
14 pressings11 countriesReggaeReggae
Reggae Greats was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Reggae Greats
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 14
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
IRG 14 A - 1 U - 1 - 1 X 1 JONZrunout side A
IRG 14 B - 1 U - 1 - 1 1 SOUND CLINICrunout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 14
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
IRG 14 A - 1 U - 1 - 1 X 1 JONZRunout side A, variant 1
IRG 14 B - 1 U - 1 - 1 1 SOUND CLINICRunout side B, variant 1
IRG 14 A - 1 U - 1 - 1 JONZ 1Runout side A, variant 2
IRG 14 B - 1 U - 1 - 1 SOUND CLINIC 1Runout side B, variant 2
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records L 38475Island Records IRG 14
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SMX-65041Side 1
SMX-65042Side 2
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISL 9794
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ISL 9794-ASide A label
ISL 9794-BSide B label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 207 144
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 207144 A-1/85S |A side runout stamped
DM 207144 B-1/85S ||B side runout stamped
S 207 144 AA side label
S 207 144 BB side label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records L 38475 / Island Records IRG 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISL 9794First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 144First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Island Records Inc. 8248731First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Island Records 209 488First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Island Records IRG 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records L 38475 / Island Records IRG 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records 5B 209488First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records H 207.236First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Mango MLPS 9794 / Island Records MLPS 9794First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Africa | Island Records GSL350LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Island Records IRG 14LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Vietnam4:49
- A2Sitting In Limbo4:55
- A3Struggling Man3:28
- A4Let Your Yeah Be Yeah3:03
- A5Bongo Man4:02
- B1The Harder They Come3:38
- B2Sufferin' In The Land3:08
- B3Many Rivers To Cross3:08
- B4Hard Road To Travel2:34
- B5You Can Get It If You Really Want2:41
- B6Sooner Or Later5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
When was Reggae Greats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 9794.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Greats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9794, IRG 14, L 38475, ISL 9794) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLPS 9794-A and MLPS 9794-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae Greats 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.
