Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Justice
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B.LEE RRS 4427 - A - 1974 E.T.
B.LEE RRS 4428 - B - 1974 E.T.
Max RomeoNatty Dread Take Over / A Laughing Version
Vinyl pressings
Natty Dread Take Over / A Laughing Version
by Max Romeo · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Natty Dread Take Over was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Natty Dread Take Over
4 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Attack
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
B. LEE RRS. 4427 - A - 1974 E.T.Side A runout, etched
B. LEE RRS. 4428 - B - 1974 E.T.Side B runout, etched
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Prophecy
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B.LEE RRS 4427 - A - 1974 E.T.
B.LEE RRS 4428 - B - 1974 E.T.
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Justice
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
B. LEE R·R·S. 4427 - A - 1974 E.T.Side A runout, etched
B. LEE R·R·S. 4428 - B - 1974 E.T.Side B runout, etched
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | JusticeFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | AttackFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Jamaica | ProphecyFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | JusticeFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Grounation GRO 20047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Grounation GRO 20047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Barbados | Total Sounds TS WIRL 1037" | 7" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Monica's Records RG 117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot BL-47907" | 7" |
| ? | UK | Attack RR 44277", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANatty Dread Take Over
- BA Laughing Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Natty Dread Take Over are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Natty Dread Take Over are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Natty Dread Take Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica. One of them is Justice.
How do I tell if my copy of Natty Dread Take Over 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; for example, B.LEE RRS 4427 - A - 1974 E.T. and B.LEE RRS 4428 - B - 1974 E.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Natty Dread Take Over 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.
