Jamaica
1989- Label and catalog number
- Shocking Vibes VPRD-646
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VPRD-646-ASide A
VPRD-646-B HEALTHY BODYSide B
Little LennyGun In A Baggy
Vinyl pressings
Gun In A Baggy
by Little Lenny · 1989
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallRaggaReggae
Gun In A Baggy was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Gun In A Baggy
3 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rude Boy
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SV-Gun in a Baggy-A-KKmasteringSide A runout, hand-etched
SV-Gun in a Baggy Version-B-KKmasteringSide B runout, hand-etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Shocking Vibes VPRD-464
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jamaica | Shocking Vibes VPRD-646First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Rude BoyFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Shocking Vibes VPRD-464First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Shocking Vibes SV-00212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Shocking Vibes7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint |
| ? | UK | Shocking Vibes SV 0212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGun In A Baggy
- BHealthy Body
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gun In A Baggy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gun In A Baggy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Gun In A Baggy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Shocking Vibes VPRD-646.
How do I tell if my copy of Gun In A Baggy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VPRD-646, VPRD-464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VPRD-646-A and VPRD-646-B HEALTHY BODY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gun In A Baggy 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.