Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Nots
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5497 - A - D.T. E. LOMONT
D.S.R. 5498 . B . D.T.
John HoltTribal War
Vinyl pressings
Tribal War
by John Holt · 1978
13 pressings1 countryReggae
Tribal War was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Tribal War
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Channel One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5497 - A - D.T. E. LOMONTSide A
DSR 5498 - B - D.T.Side B
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cord
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5497 - A - DTRunout A
DSR 5498 B DTRunout B
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cord
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · White background red ink print label
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Cord
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Channel One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | NotsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Channel OneFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | CordFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1978 | Jamaica | CordFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Channel OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1978 | Jamaica | CordFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jamaica | Hit Bound HB 0067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Dutchess7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound HB0067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Dutchess7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATribal War
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribal War are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tribal War are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1978 and 1990.
When was Tribal War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Nots.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribal War 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, D.S.R. 5497 - A - D.T. E. LOMONT and D.S.R. 5498 . B . D.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribal War 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.
