Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 2570CBS A-2570
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-2570-2A-1 A NLRunout side A stamped
01-2570-2B-1 A NLRunout side B stamped
Jimmy CliffSpecial
Vinyl pressings
Special
by Jimmy Cliff · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesReggae-PopReggae
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
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A2825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A2825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS A 2825 - A1Runout (Etched) Side A
CBS A 2825 - B1Runout (Etched) Side B
CBS A2825 ASide A label
CBS A2825 BSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A2825
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03216
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBSA 2570 / CBS A-2570First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS SAMP 54First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS A-2570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A2825First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A2825First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A2825First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 38-03216First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 38-03216First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS A-35047", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS A-12.3504 / CBS 12.350412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASpecial3:51
- BPeace Officer4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Special are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Special are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, South Africa and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 2570.
How do I tell if my copy of Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 2570, CBS A2825, 38-03216, SSC 5377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-2570-2A-1 A NL and 01-2570-2B-1 A NL. 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.
