Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Papa SanStyle & Fashion
Vinyl pressings
Style & Fashion
by Papa San · 1988
12 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Style & Fashion was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Style & Fashion
4 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Jamaica
1988- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
BS - Style + Fashion - A - KKmasteringRunout side A
BS - Style and Fashion Ver. - B - KKmasteringRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio B.S. 019
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BS 019 A-1 PA3153Side A Etched
BS 019 B-1 PA3153Side B Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio VPRD-378
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jamaica | Black ScorpioFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Black ScorpioFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1988 | UK | Black Scorpio B.S. 019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Black Scorpio VPRD-378First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint, Repress |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Misprint |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Black Scorpio7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStyle & Fashion
- BStyle & Fashion (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Style & Fashion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Style & Fashion are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 1999.
When was Style & Fashion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Black Scorpio.
How do I tell if my copy of Style & Fashion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.S. 019, VPRD-378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Style & Fashion 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.