Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Nigger Kojak
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR9168 - A DT NIGGER KOJACKRunout side A
DSR9169 - B DT NIGGER KOJACKRunout side B
Nigger KojakPenitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa
Vinyl pressings
Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa
by Nigger Kojak · 1979
11 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa 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 Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Nigger KojakFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak N.K. 00112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak N.K. 00112", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | Nigger Kojak N.K. 00112", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Moa Anbessa MOA00410", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2009 | UK | Moa Anbessa MOA0097" | 7" |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Moa Anbessa MOA 00410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Nigger Kojak7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Penitentiary / Bunny Riging
- B1Mo-Ambassa / Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2012.
When was Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Nigger Kojak.
How do I tell if my copy of Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa 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, DSR9168 - A DT NIGGER KOJACK and DSR9169 - B DT NIGGER KOJACK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Penitentiary & Bunny Riging / Mo-Ambassa 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.