Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 12.3849CBS A 12.3849
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
NL 11-3849-1A-1 CRunout (Stamped) Side A
NL 11-3849-1B-1 BRunout (Stamped) Side B
11-003849-1Side A Label
11-003849-2Side B Label
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Night
by Jimmy Cliff · 1983
20 pressings10 countriesReggaeDiscoElectronicReggae
Reggae Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Night
19 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 3849
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 171403Label side A
XSS 171404Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
Mastering By Frankford/Wayne New YorkStamped both sides
Herbie Jr :v) XSS-171403-AB Herbie Jr :v)Etched Side A
Herbie Jr :v) XSS-171404-AA Herbie Jr :v)Etched Side B
XSS 171403Side A Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 05029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P 0 XXS-171803-AB MASTERING BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v) FKSide A runout
P 0 XXS-171804-AB MASTERING BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v) FKSide B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-04126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 12061First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Brazil | CBS 43556First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 04126First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12.3849 / CBS A 12.3849First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | CBS CBS A 3849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS CBS A 12.3849First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS A 12.3849First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.3849First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.3849First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | CBS TA 3849First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 44-04126First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Oneness7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AReggae Night5:38
- BReggae Night (Instrumental)5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Night are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Reggae Night are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Reggae Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 12.3849.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 12.3849, TA 3849, 44-04126, 44 05029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 11-3849-1A-1 C and NL 11-3849-1B-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae Night 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.
