Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio
- Format
- 7"
Mega BantonSound Boy Killing
Vinyl pressings
Sound Boy Killing
by Mega Banton · 1993
12 pressings3 countriesRaggaReggae
Sound Boy Killing was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Sound Boy Killing
2 pressings came out in 1993, 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio
- Format
- 7", Mispress
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.
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Jamaica | Black ScorpioFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1993 | Jamaica | Black ScorpioFirst year7", Mispress | 7", Mispress |
| 1994 | UK | Black Scorpio CDBS 5912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Black Scorpio CDBS 5912" | 12" |
| 1994 | US | Black Scorpio VPRD-528012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Repress |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", Mispress, Repress | 7", Mispress, Repress |
| 2000 | US | VP Records VPRD-634012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2000 | US | VP Records VPRD-634012", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Scorpio CDBS 3812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Super Power SPD 27612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Sound Boy Killing
- A2Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound Boy Killing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sound Boy Killing are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2000.
When was Sound Boy Killing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Jamaica. One of them is Black Scorpio.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound Boy Killing 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. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sound Boy Killing 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.