Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hop Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA D. MORGAN 3773/2
Max RomeoLet The Power Fall On I
Vinyl pressings
Let The Power Fall On I
by Max Romeo · 1971
24 pressings2 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae
Let The Power Fall On I 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 Let The Power Fall On I
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MFD... DYNA. - D. MORGAN. 3570-1A side runout - hand etched (black label side)
MFD... DYNA. - D. MORGAN. 3572-1B side runout - hand etched (white label side)
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POWER MFD DYNA - D. MORGAN 3772 - 1Runout side A, variant 1
POWER MFD DYNA - D. MORGAN 3773-1Runout side B, variant 1
DYNA - D. MORGAN - 3772 - II POWER M CLRunout side A, variant 2
MFD DYNA - D. MORGAN 3786 - / SWBRunout side B, variant 2
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
POWER MFD DYNA - D. MORGAN 3772 - 1Runout Side A
POWER MFD DYNA - D. MORGAN 3773 - 1Runout Side B
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DYNA D MORGAN 3772-1 / DYNA D MORGAN 3773-1
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Hop Records H-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 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 | Hop RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Smash RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Smash RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Hop Records H-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Hop RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Hop RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Hop RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guyana | Hop Records 1007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", White Label | 7", White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Jaguar J-077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Panther J-077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Jaguar J-077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Hop Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALet The Power Fall On I
- BPower Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The Power Fall On I are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Let The Power Fall On I are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1971 and 2001.
When was Let The Power Fall On I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica. One of them is Hop Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The Power Fall On I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MFD DYNA D. MORGAN 3773/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let The Power Fall On I 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.
