UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TRLS 178
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
(ALI) TRLS 178 A-1
(ALI) TRLS 178 B-1
Mikey DreadDread At The Controls
Vinyl pressings
Dread At The Controls
by Mikey Dread · 1979
13 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeToastingReggae
Dread At The Controls 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 Dread At The Controls
4 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TRLS 178
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S7 (ALI) TRLS 178 A-1variant, side 1
S13 (ALI) TRLS 178 B-1variant, side 2
513 (ALI) TRLS 178 A-1Side 1
515 (ALI) TRLS 178 B-1Side 2
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 8219 A DT M. Campbell LPRunout, side A
D.S.R 8220 B DT M. Campbell LPRunout, side B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Dread At The ControlsFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Dread At The ControlsFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-23012 / Trio Records PA-23012LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-23012 / Trio Records PA-23012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2108LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK & Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2108LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Everybody Needs A Proper Education
- A2Dread Combination
- A3Love The Dread
- A4Voice Of Jah
- B1Step By Step
- B2Walk Rastafari Way
- B3King In The Ring
- B4Barber Saloon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dread At The Controls are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Dread At The Controls are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 2018.
When was Dread At The Controls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is Trojan Records TRLS 178.
How do I tell if my copy of Dread At The Controls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRLS 178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (ALI) TRLS 178 A-1 and (ALI) TRLS 178 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dread At The Controls 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.