Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3734 A DT KMrunout side 1 etched
DSR 3735 B DT KMrunout side 2 etched
Vinyl pressings
African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3
by Joe Gibbs & The Professionals · 1977
23 pressings5 countriesDubReggae
African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Belgium | IBC 4B064-62481LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIP 12 / Lightning Records WB-50563LP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIP 12LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1978 | UK | Lightning Records LIP 12LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 3735LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 3735LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 3735LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 3735LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Rocky One RGLP0024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1994 | US | Rocky One RGLP00241LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JGM 1003 / Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | France | Crazy Joe Records JGELP003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGMLP 015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Unknown | VP Records VPRL4109 / 17 North Parade VPRL4109LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Studio 16 JGMLP 015LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Chapter Three
- A2Rema Dub
- A3Tribesman Rockers
- A4Freedom Call
- A5Jubilation Dub
- B1The Entebbe Affair
- B2Angolian Chant
- B3Zion Gate
- B4Jungle Dub
- B5Dub Three
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 are there?
23 vinyl pressings of African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 2023.
When was African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
How do I tell if my copy of African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 3734 A DT KM and DSR 3735 B DT KM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Dub All-Mighty - Chapter 3 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.
