Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sunshot
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Labels
- Runout / matrix
PP-2934 RRSA-side etched in wax
PP-2935 RRSB-side etched in wax
Keith PoppinWho Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead
Vinyl pressings
Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead
by Keith Poppin · 1975
22 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sunshot
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gold Labels
- Runout / matrix
7833-A FRMRunout etchings Side A
7833-B FRMRunout etchings Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sunshot SS004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Black/Brown text
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Sunshot SS004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red text
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | SunshotFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | SunshotFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Sunshot SS004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Sunshot SS004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Sunshot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Sunshot7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Chanan-Jah7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Terminal SS 0047" | 7" |
| 1976 | UK | Terminal SS 0047" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | Pressure Disk 50137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jamaica | Track Star7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Sunshot SS0047", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Sunshot7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot SS0047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot7", Misprint | 7", Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Terminal 7P-78337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Sunshot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Sunshot SS0047" | 7" |
| ? | UK | Sunshot7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWho Are You
- BDub Heavier Than Lead
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Sunshot.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SS004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PP-2934 RRS and PP-2935 RRS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Are You / Dub Heavier Than Lead 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.