Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Justice League
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. L.P. 4750-1 LBA
D.S.R. L.P. 4751-1 LBB
Junior BylesBeat Down Babylon
Vinyl pressings
Beat Down Babylon
by Junior Byles · 1971
30 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Beat Down Babylon was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Beat Down Babylon
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Justice League
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Justice League
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. L.P. 4750-1 CBA
D.S.R. L.P. 4751-1 CBB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Justice LeagueFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Justice LeagueFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Justice LeagueFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Guyana | Pigeon7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Bullet BU 4997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Upsetter LP-36357", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
Year unknown22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Justice League7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Justice League7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter LP-3635-17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter Records7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Justice League7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABeat Down Babylon
- BItal Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat Down Babylon are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Beat Down Babylon are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Beat Down Babylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Justice League.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat Down Babylon 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, D.S.R. L.P. 4750-1 LB and D.S.R. L.P. 4751-1 LB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat Down Babylon 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.
