US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 38099-IC A5 ᴑ ITSide A
BL-38099-ID A5 ᴑ TISide B
AL 38099Label A
BL 38099Label B
Jimmy CliffSpecial
Vinyl pressings
Special
by Jimmy Cliff · 1982
21 pressings16 countriesReggaeReggae
Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Special
20 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P (A) <B*A0> AL 38099 G1ASide 1
P (A) <B*A0> BL 38099 G1ASide 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38099
- Format
- LP, Album · CX Encoded
- Runout / matrix
G1 CXAL5-38099-1C COLUMBIA NY A4Side 1
G1 CXAL5-38099-1D COLUMBIA NYSide 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85878
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 85878 A-1A Side
CBS 85878 B-1B Side
Canada
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-38099-1A-2HZ: DM-3Side A runout
BL-38099-1A-2HZ: DM-8Side B runout
AL 38099Side A label
BL 38099Side B label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237814
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G MX201632 SBP 273814-1Side A Stamped
G MX201633 B SBP 273814-2Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SBP 237814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | CBS 138.536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CX 85878First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | CBS CX 85878 / CBS CBSC X 85878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | India | CBS 85878 - CBS 10076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Jamaica | OnenessFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Nigeria | CBS AL 38099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Nigeria | Columbia AL 38099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | CBS CX 85878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Columbia ASF 2782First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Columbia BL 38099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS S 85878First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS 85878First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Special3:51
- A2Love Is All4:19
- A3Peace Officer4:12
- A4Treat The Youths Right3:40
- A5Keep On Dancing3:25
- A6Rub-A-Dub Partner2:58
- B1Roots Radical4:25
- B2Love Heights3:35
- B3Originator4:56
- B4Rock Children4:00
- B5Where There Is Love4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Special are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Special are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia FC 38099.
How do I tell if my copy of Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 38099, PC 38099, CBS 85878, SBP 237814) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 38099-IC A5 ᴑ IT and BL-38099-ID A5 ᴑ TI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Special 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.
