Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRM 1919A
RRM 1920 VERSIONB
Junior BylesKing Of Babylon
Vinyl pressings
King Of Babylon
by Junior Byles · 1972
11 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
King Of Babylon was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 King Of Babylon
10 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRM 1919 ETSide A etched runout
RRM 1920 VERSION ETSide B etched runout
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R.R.M I & I 1936Etched A side runout
1937 RRM VERSION I & IEtched B side runout
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRM 2020A
RRM 2021 VER.B
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRM 2020 BABYLON E.T.
RRM 2021 VER. E.T.
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Impact!
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RRM I&I 1936Runout A
RRM VERSION H⃥&⃥H⃥ I&I 1937Runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | Impact!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Randy's RAN-523First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Randy's RAN-523First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AKing Of Babylon
- BVersion Nebuchadnezzer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of Babylon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of King Of Babylon are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was King Of Babylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Impact!.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of Babylon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAN-523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RRM 1919 and RRM 1920 VERSION. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of 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.
