US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jigsaw JWLPS - 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JWLPS - 001 A
JWLPS - 001 B
Vinyl pressings
Revolutionary Dream
by Pablo Moses · 1975
19 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Revolutionary Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Revolutionary Dream
2 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jam Sounds JWLPS - 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
JWLPS - 001 A
JWLPS - 001 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Tape Specialist TSL101LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1975 | US | Jigsaw JWLPS - 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Jam Sounds JWLPS - 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Jam Sounds JWLPS - 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Jigsaw JWLPS - 001LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Penetrate LPPN 2002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Tropical Sound Tracs TSL 1002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Klik Chart Sounds 2001 KLP 9026LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Different GET L104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA798-HLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA798-HLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Liberty LT-51160LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | France | Onlyroots Records ORLP06LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Jamaica | Grounded Music 217702-sc875LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | France | Grounded Music GR019LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | France | Onlyroots Records ORLP06LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | France | Baco Records LPAB11LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | House Of MosesLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Shanachie SH 44016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Love I Bring3:35
- A2Be Not A Dread3:37
- A3Give I Fe I Name2:56
- A4Come Mek We Run9:34
- B1Revolutionary Dream3:10
- B2Where Am I3:34
- B3I Man A Grasshopper4:24
- B4Corrupted Man2:37
- B5Blood Money3:00
- B6Lonely Singer3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolutionary Dream are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Revolutionary Dream are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2022.
When was Revolutionary Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US. One of them is Jigsaw JWLPS - 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolutionary Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JWLPS - 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JWLPS - 001 A and JWLPS - 001 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revolutionary Dream 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.