US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I-2 MLPS 9503 ASide A
I-3 MLPS 9503 BSide B
'JAK' '**' 'EG'Runout, Side A
'TRIENT' '**' 'EG'Runout, Side B
Max RomeoReconstruction
Vinyl pressings
Reconstruction
by Max Romeo · 1977
15 pressings5 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae
Reconstruction was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Reconstruction
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS - 9503 - A 1(inside a circle) PITSide A
MLPS - 9503 - B 1(inside a circle) PITSide B
KENDUN-2 4Runout, Side A
KENDUN-bRunout, Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9503-A KENDUNSide A
MLPS-9503-BSide B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TI MLPS-9503-A 1 TH KENDUN-A
TI MLPS-9503-B 1 TH KENDUN-B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1 MLPS-9503-A STERLING
A-1 MLPS-9503-B STERLING
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 MLPS-9503-A 2 T4 KENUUN-A BSide A
MLPS-9503-B-1 STERLINGSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Mango ILPS9503 / Mango ILPS 9503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Mango ILPS 9503 / Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS-9503 / Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Mango MLPS 9503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3378 / Mango MLPS 9503LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Island Records 9101 678LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Island Records 9101 678LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reconstruction4:16
- A2Poor Man's Life3:49
- A3Let's Live Together3:40
- A4Melt Away3:53
- A5War Rock4:40
- B1Where Is The Love3:00
- B2Give To Get3:22
- B3Martin Luther King3:26
- B4Take A Hold3:27
- B5Destination Africa3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reconstruction are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Reconstruction are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Reconstruction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mango MLPS 9503.
How do I tell if my copy of Reconstruction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9503, MLPS-9503, ILPS 9503, ILPS9503) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I-2 MLPS 9503 A and I-3 MLPS 9503 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reconstruction 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.
