Jamaica
1980- Label and catalog number
- Midnight Rock
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Little JohnSay What You're Saying
Vinyl pressings
Say What You're Saying
by Little John · 1980
11 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Say What You're Saying 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 Say What You're Saying
1 pressing 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.
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.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | Midnight RockFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Silver Camel SC02112" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Silver Camel SCO 2112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock MSC 326825 / MID 0067", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock MSC 326825 / Midnight Rock MID 0067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Midnight Rock7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Midnight Rock VPRD 12512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASay What You're Saying
- BDedicated To You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Say What You're Saying are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Say What You're Saying are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 1995.
When was Say What You're Saying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Jamaica. One of them is Midnight Rock.
How do I tell if my copy of Say What You're Saying 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Say What You're Saying 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.