Vinyl pressings
by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers · 1977
Egyptian Reggae 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.
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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.
BZZ-2.A-1 A BilBo EGYPTIAN BOPPA!Runout side A, variant 1
BZZ-2.B-1 A BilBo ROLLERCOASTER!Runout side B, variant 1
BZZ-2A-1 CK 1 A BILBO EGYPTIAN BOPPA!Runout side A, variant 2
BZZ-2B-1 GU 1 A BILBO ROLLERCOASTER!Runout side B, variant 2
BZZ-2.A-2 A PORKY PRIME CUTRunout side A, variant 1
BZZ-2.B-2 PECKORunout side B, variant 1
BZZ-2 A-2 1 2 1 A PORKY PRIME CUTRunout side A, variant 2
BZZ-2 B-3U 20 PECKO 1Runout side B, variant 2
BZZ-2.A-1 A BILBO EGYPTIAN BOPPA!Runout side A, variant 1
BZZ-2.B-1 A BILBO ROLLERCOASTER!Runout side B, variant 1
BZZ-2.A-1 C A BILBO EGYPTIAN BOPPA! 1Runout side A, variant 2
BZZ-2.B-1 A BILBO ROLLERCOASTER! I 1Runout side B, variant 2
11689-A// 34233-1-YRunout side A, variant 1
11·689-B// 34234-1-YRunout side B, variant 1
11689-A// 34233-1-Y 15Runout side A, variant 2
11·689-B// 34234-1-Y 15Runout side B, variant 2
11689-AII 34233-1-YSide A runout etched
11·689-BII 34234-1-YSide B runout etched
11689 aSide A label
11689 bSide B label
11689-A// 34233-1-Y VR 08-10289-1A-2Runout side A
11·689-B// 34234-1-Y VR 08-10289-1B-1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Benelux | Beserkley 11689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Benelux | Beserkley 11689First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Benelux | Beserkley 11689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Beserkley BZZ2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Beserkley BZZ2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Beserkley BZZ2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Beserkley BZZ 400.501 / Beserkley (BZZ 2)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Beserkley 45-1697 / Hispavox 45-1697 (SN)7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Beserkley 45-1697 / Hispavox 45-1697 (SN)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Turkey | Eurovox VOX 80387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Beserkley K 71637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Beserkley K 7163 / Beserkley BZZ27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
12 vinyl pressings of Egyptian Reggae are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Benelux. One of them is Beserkley BZZ2, released September 26, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BZZ2, 11689) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BZZ-2.A-1 A BilBo EGYPTIAN BOPPA! and BZZ-2.B-1 A BilBo ROLLERCOASTER!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
