Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records G.G.R.3776-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Max RomeoJordan River
Vinyl pressings
Jordan River
by Max Romeo · 1971
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Jordan River was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Jordan River
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA - G.G.R. 3776-1A Side
MFD DYNA - G.G.R. 3777-1B Side
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MFD . . . DYNA - G.G.R. 3776-1 (Indecipherable Abbreviation)Side A Runout
MFD . . . DYNA - G.G.R. 3777-1 (Indecipherable Abbreviation)Side B Runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA GGR 3776
MFD DYNA GGR 3777
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA GGR 3776
MFD DYNA GGR 3777
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | GG's Records G.G.R.3776-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | GG's Records GG-4520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | GG's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Unknown | Prince Buster PB-117", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Impact! GG 37767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJordan River
- BJordan River (Version 2) (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jordan River are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Jordan River are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Jordan River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is GG's Records G.G.R.3776-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Jordan River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G.G.R.3776-1, GG-4520) 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 Jordan River 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.
