Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Upsetter
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3409 A PABLO WAR IN A BAYLONSide A
DSR 3410 B PABLOSide B
Max RomeoWar Ina Babylon
Vinyl pressings
War Ina Babylon
by Max Romeo · 1984
10 pressings1 countryRoots ReggaeDubReggae
War Ina Babylon was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 War Ina Babylon
3 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Upsetter
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Upsetter
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3409 A PABLO WAR IN A BAYLONSide A
DSR 3410 B PABLOSide B
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 unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Charmax Music7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWar Ina Babylon
- BWar Ina Babylon (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of War Ina Babylon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of War Ina Babylon are listed here, from 1 country.
When was War Ina Babylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Jamaica. One of them is Upsetter.
How do I tell if my copy of War Ina Babylon 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, DSR 3409 A PABLO WAR IN A BAYLON and DSR 3410 B PABLO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is War Ina Babylon 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.
