Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0381 A DT SONIC SOUNDS
DSR 0382 B DT SONIC SOUNDS
Junior DelgadoMerry Go Round
Vinyl pressings
Merry Go Round
by Junior Delgado · 1980
11 pressings1 countryReggaeReggae
Merry Go Round was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Merry Go Round
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0520-A-D.T.A
DSR 0521-A-D.T.B
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Taxi
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Black Print
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 0520 - A - D.T. SONIC SOUNDS.Side A
D.S.R 0521 . B . D.T. SONIC SOUNDS.Side 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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | TaxiFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jamaica | Taxi7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Power House PH 112" | 12" |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House PH 112" | 12" |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House PH 112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AMerry Go Round
- BLeft Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merry Go Round are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Merry Go Round are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1980 and 2008.
When was Merry Go Round first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Jamaica. One of them is Power House.
How do I tell if my copy of Merry Go Round 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, DSR 0381 A DT SONIC SOUNDS and DSR 0382 B DT SONIC SOUNDS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Merry Go Round 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.