Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CD 1034 ASide A etched runout
CD 1034 BSide B etched runout
Michigan & SmileyRub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub
Vinyl pressings
Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub
by Michigan & Smiley · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub
8 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One CD-1034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CD1034A
CD1034B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CD 1034 A
CD 1034 B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
CD 1034 AHand-Etching Run-Out Groove A Side
CD 1034 BHand-Etching Run-Out Groove B Side
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 7897-A-D.T C.D.1034 AA
D.S.R 7898-B-D.T C.D.1034 BB
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 7897-A-D.T C.D.1034 AA
D.S.R 7898-B-D.T C.D.1034 BB
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio One CD-1034First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARub A Dub Style
- BRub A Dub (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One.
How do I tell if my copy of Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CD-1034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CD 1034 A and CD 1034 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rub A Dub Style / Rub A Dub 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.