Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 6284A
DSR 6285B
Josey WalesUndercover Lover
Vinyl pressings
Undercover Lover
by Josey Wales · 1985
13 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Undercover Lover 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 Undercover Lover
4 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 6284 A Under Cover Lover PabloRunout, side A
DSR 6285 -B- PabloRunout, side B (6285 looks more like 0285)
Panama
1985- Label and catalog number
- Padisco DI-151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Panama
1985- Label and catalog number
- Padisco DI-151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Translucent Gold
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Panama | Padisco DI-151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Panama | Padisco DI-151First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Power House12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AUndercover Lover
- BUndercover Lover (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Undercover Lover are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Undercover Lover are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Undercover Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Jamaica, Panama. One of them is Power House.
How do I tell if my copy of Undercover Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DI-151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 6284 and DSR 6285. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Undercover Lover 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.