Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 12"
Johnny OsbourneWater Pumping
Vinyl pressings
Water Pumping
by Johnny Osbourne · 1983
10 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Water Pumping was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Water Pumping
5 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 12", White Label
Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0176A - Anthony- 3-6-83
DSR 0173B - Anthony -3-6-83
Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0578
Jamaica
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0578 A DAVE
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Micron Music Limited MICCAN 005012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Micron Music Limited MICCAN 005012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AWater Pumping
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Water Pumping are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Water Pumping are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Water Pumping first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Jamaica. One of them is Jammy's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Water Pumping 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Water Pumping 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.
