Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Larry MarshallCan't You Understand / Locks Of Dub
Vinyl pressings
Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub
by Larry Marshall · 1975
16 pressings2 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub 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 Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub
9 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
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DONOVAN GERMAIN 004A LARRY MARSHALLA Side Runout etched
DONOVAN GERMAIN 004B VERSIONB Side Runout etched
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DONOVAN GERMAIN 004A LARRY MARSHALLA-Side
D GERMAIN - 005 B UNDERSTAND (VER) - 12-5-75B-Side
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DONOVAN GERMAIN 004A LARRY MARSHALLA-Side runout
D GERMAIN - 005 B UNDERSTAND (VER) - 12-5-75B-Side runout
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DONOVAN-GERMAIN 004A LARRY MARSHALL.A-Side Runout Etching
D GERMAIN - 005 B UNDERSTAND (VER) - 12-5-75B-Side Runout Etching
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black & White
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DONOVAN GERMAIN 004A LARRY MARSHALLRunout side A
D GERMAIN - 005 B UNDERSTAND (VER) - 12-5-75Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Black & WhiteFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Ocean OC 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Ocean OC 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Ocean OC 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Black & White BW 02117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jamaica | Black & White BW 02117", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Amanda7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Black & White BW 02117", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Black & White7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Black & White7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Black & White7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACan't You Understand
- BLocks Of Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 2008.
When was Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Black & White.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OC 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't You Understand / Locks Of Dub 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.