Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 133
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 5304-A-D.T.A-side
D.S.R 5305-B-D.T.B-side
Johnny ClarkeKing In The Arena
Vinyl pressings
King In The Arena
by Johnny Clarke · 1977
11 pressings1 countryRoots ReggaeDubReggae
King In The Arena 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 King In The Arena
6 pressings 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Roots From The Yard
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5174-A-D.T.Hand Etched Side A Runout
D.S.R. 5175-B-D.T.Hand Etched Side B Runout
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 4740-A-D.T.Side A
D.S.R. 4741-B-D.T.Side B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R5175-A-D.T.A Side
D.S.R5175-B-D.T.B Side
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Jaguar J 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 4900 A DTSide A
D.S.R. 4901 B DTSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 133First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Roots From The YardFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jamaica | Jaguar J 1337", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 2005 | Jamaica | Jackpot7", Repress | 7", Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Attack ATT-0107", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Attack7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Attack7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AKing In The Arena
- BThe Champion Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King In The Arena are there?
11 vinyl pressings of King In The Arena are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1977 and 2005.
When was King In The Arena first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Jaguar J 133.
How do I tell if my copy of King In The Arena is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J 133) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R 5304-A-D.T. and D.S.R 5305-B-D.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King In The Arena 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.
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