Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5525 - A.DT JOE GIBBSSide A etched
D.S.R. 5526 - B-DT JOE GIBBSSide B etched
Joe Gibbs & The ProfessionalsMajestic Dub
Vinyl pressings
Majestic Dub
by Joe Gibbs & The Professionals · 1979
15 pressings5 countriesDubReggae
Majestic Dub 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 Majestic Dub
7 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Music JGML-0601
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JGM-601-A KKmasteringSide A etched
JGM-601-A KKmasteringSide B etched
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5525 - A.DT JOE GIBBSSide A etched
D.S.R. 5526 - B-DT JOE GIBBSSide B etched
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JGM-601-A KKmasteringSide A etched
JGM-601-B KKmasteringSide B etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser LASL 3
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
tone W-2 LASL 3 A1 - EGEtched A side runout, variant 1
S-7 LASL 3 B1 - EGEtched B side runout, variant 1
tone S-4 LASL 3 A1 1 EGEtched A side runout, variant 2
S-5 LASL 3 B1 1 EGEtched B side runout, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser LASL 3
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5525 - A.DT JOE GIBBS
D.S.R. 5526 - B-DT JOE GIBBS
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | IBC 4B064-62148First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Music JGML-0601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Laser LASL 3First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Laser LASL 3First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP-022LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Blue Moon BMLP-022LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Rocky One RGLP 0030LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | France | Crazy Joe Records JGELP005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JGLP006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGLP 008LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JGLP006 / Crazy Joe Records JGLP006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGLP 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ten Commandments
- A2Majestic Dub
- A3Social Justice
- A4Kings Of Dub
- A5Bionic Encounter
- B1Edward The Eight
- B2International Treaty
- B3Martial Law
- B4Nations Of Dub
- B5Embargo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Majestic Dub are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Majestic Dub are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Majestic Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, UK, Belgium. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 008.
How do I tell if my copy of Majestic Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JG 008, JGML-0601, JG008, LASL 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. 5525 - A.DT JOE GIBBS and D.S.R. 5526 - B-DT JOE GIBBS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Majestic Dub 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.
