Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6014 039
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6014039 1W 320Runout stamped side A
10 AA6014039 2W 320Runout stamped side B
Jimmy CliffSynthetic World
Vinyl pressings
Synthetic World
by Jimmy Cliff · 1970
12 pressings11 countriesReggae
Synthetic World was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Synthetic World
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP-6097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIPX 1104-2U T KT 1Side A runout, stamped
WIPX 1105-1U RG KT 1Side B runout, stamped
WIP x1104Side A label, inverted
WIP x1105Side B label, inverted
Norway
January 1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6014.039
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
5014 039 A 1 P71 F 710Side A runout, stamped
6014 039 B 1 P71 F 710Side B runout, stamped
6014.039-1FSide A label
6014.039-2FSide B label
Ireland
1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP.6097
- Format
- 7", Single
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IK-4097
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1970- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6014 039
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | Island Records 6014 039First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | Island Records WIP.6097First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Island Records IK-4097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Island Records 6014 039First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Island Records 6014.039First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Island Records WIP-6097First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Island Records IK-40977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Island Records 6014 0397", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | Island Records 60 14 0397", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 6138 0327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Island Records 6014 0397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Beverley's Records S.R. 1527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASynthetic World3:25
- BI Go To Pieces3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Synthetic World are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Synthetic World are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Synthetic World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, Norway, Ireland and more. One of them is Island Records 6014 039.
How do I tell if my copy of Synthetic World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6014 039, WIP-6097, 6014.039, WIP.6097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6014039 1W 320 and 10 AA6014039 2W 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Synthetic World 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.
