Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JGM 8042-A KK masteringrunout etching side A
JGM 8042-B KK masteringrunout etching side B
Joe Gibbs & The ProfessionalsAfrican Dub - Chapter 4
Vinyl pressings
African Dub - Chapter 4
by Joe Gibbs & The Professionals · 1979
14 pressings4 countriesDubReggae
African Dub - Chapter 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 - Chapter 4
2 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Music
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
JGLP2006
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs MusicFirst yearLP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGM8042LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Rocky One RGLP 0029LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1995 | US | Rocky One RGLP 029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JGM 1004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | France | Crazy Joe Records JGELP 004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGLP2006LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGLP2006LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Studio 16 STU16LP 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2023 | Unknown | VP Records VPRL4110 / 17 North Parade VPRL4110LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe 3846LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Studio 16 STU16LP 009 / Joe Gibbs Record Globe STU16LP009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Studio 16 JGMLP 7723-RLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Crucial Attempt
- A2Behind Iron Bars
- A3Ghetto Slum
- A4Yard Music
- A5Iron Gate
- B1Power Pack
- B2Free The Children
- B3Fashion "One"
- B4Rhythm Tackle
- B5Sniper
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of African Dub - Chapter 4 are there?
14 vinyl pressings of African Dub - Chapter 4 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2023.
When was African Dub - Chapter 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
How do I tell if my copy of African Dub - Chapter 4 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, JGM 8042-A KK mastering and JGM 8042-B KK mastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is African Dub - Chapter 4 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.
