US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Joint International JT-0003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KH0003-A1
KH0003-B1
KH-0003-A
KH-0003-B
Keith HudsonRasta Communication
Vinyl pressings
Rasta Communication
by Keith Hudson · 1978
13 pressings5 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Rasta Communication was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Rasta Communication
2 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Joint Records JT-0003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KH-0003-ASide A
KH-0003-BSide B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | US | Joint International JT-0003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Joint Records JT-0003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Greensleeves Records 940 823LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Joint International JT 0003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Joint International JT 0003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Joint International JT 0003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Not On LabelLP, Album, Sampler | LP, Album, Sampler |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Greensleeves Records GREL 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 5LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | USA & Canada | Joint International JI-001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rasta Communication (King Saul)
- A2Felt We Felt The Strain
- A3I Broke The Comb
- A4Rasta Country
- A5Bloody Eyes
- B1The Musicology
- B2I'm No Fool
- B3Johna
- B4I Am Not Satisfied
- B5I Won't Compromise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rasta Communication are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Rasta Communication are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 2023.
When was Rasta Communication first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US. One of them is Joint International JT-0003.
How do I tell if my copy of Rasta Communication is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JT-0003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KH0003-A1 and KH0003-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rasta Communication 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.