Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPIR 0000 ASide A Runout etched
LPIR 0000 BSide B Runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread
by Lee Perry · 1978
18 pressings4 countriesReggaeDubRoots ReggaeReggae
Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread 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 Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread
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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPIR 0000 AHand etched runout A
LPIR 0000 BHand etched runout B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | VP Records VPRL-1000 / Upsetter VPRL-1000LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Upsetter / VP RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Europe | 17 North Parade VPRL4234 / VP Records VPRL4234LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | 17 North Parade VPRL4234 / VP Records VPRL4234LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2898 / Trojan Records MOVLP2898LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Trojan Records MOVLP2898 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2898LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2026 | Europe | Trojan Records MOVLP2898 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2898LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter LPIR 0000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetters LPIR 0000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter LPIR 0000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Upsetter LPIR 0000LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | UpsetterLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | UpsetterLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | UpsetterLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | VP Records VPRL1000 / 17 North Parade VPRL1000LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Soul Fire
- A2Throw Some Water In
- A3Evil Tongues
- A4Curly Locks
- A5Ghetto Sidewalk
- B1Favourite Dish
- B2Big Neck Police
- B3Free Up The Weed
- B4Mr. D.J. Man
- B5Roast Fish & Cornbread
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 2026.
When was Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Lion Of Judah LPIR 0000.
How do I tell if my copy of Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPIR 0000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LPIR 0000 A and LPIR 0000 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Corn Bread 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.