Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5589
DSR 5590
Vinyl pressings
Budy Bye
by Johnny Osbourne · 1985
25 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Budy Bye was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Budy Bye
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Priority Records PVL 5317712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | US | Priority Records SPRO 5086712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Canada | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label, Stereo · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABudy Bye
- BBudy Bye (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Budy Bye are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Budy Bye are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 2019.
When was Budy Bye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Jamaica. One of them is Jammy's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Budy Bye 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 5589 and DSR 5590. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Budy Bye 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.
