UK
August 22, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls TNT1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TNT 1 A2 EG BASSMAN STYLE!A
TNT 1 B2 EG timtom CBSb
Mikey DreadWorld War III
Vinyl pressings
World War III
by Mikey Dread · 1980
12 pressings5 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
World War III was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 World War III
7 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
August 22, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls TNT1
- Format
- LP · Textured sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TNT 1 A2 EG BASSMAN STYLE!Runout side A
TNT 1 B2 EG timtom cbsRunout side B
UK
August 22, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls TNT1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TNT 1 A2 DATCLP-006-A EG BASSMAN STYLE!A
TNT 1 B2 DATCLP-006-B EG timtom CBSb
UK
August 22, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Dread At The Controls TNT1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TNT 1 A2 EG BASSMAN STYLE!A
TNT 1 B2 EG timtom CBSb
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Underdog 67.638
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Trio Records AW-25003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
G V R AW 25003 A11 FCSide A runout
G AW 25003B 111Side B runout
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Underdog 67.638First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Trio Records AW-25003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Trio Records AW-25003First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls TNT1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls TNT1First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls TNT1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Dread At The Controls TNT1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Dread At The Controls DATCLP 006LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1982 | UK | Dread At The Controls DATCLP 006LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Dread At The Controls DATC LPTNT1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Dread At The Controls DATC LP TNT1LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3029 / Dread At The Controls MOVLP3029LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Jumping Master
- A2Break Down The Walls
- A3Jah Jah Love (In The Morning)
- A4Israel (12 Tribe) Stylee (Extended Play)
- B1Money Dread
- B2Mental Slavery
- B3Skin Head Skank
- B4Losers Weepers, Finders Keepers
- B5World War III (Extended Play)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of World War III are there?
12 vinyl pressings of World War III are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 2022.
When was World War III first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, France, Japan. One of them is Dread At The Controls TNT1, released August 22, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of World War III is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TNT1, 67.638, AW-25003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TNT 1 A2 EG BASSMAN STYLE! and TNT 1 B2 EG timtom CBS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is World War III 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.