Jamaica
1993- Label and catalog number
- Shang Muzik SHA 008, SHG 629141
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 3522 A
PatraWorker Man
Vinyl pressings
Worker Man
by Patra · 1993
11 pressings5 countriesDancehallReggae
Worker Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Worker Man
6 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 77521
- Format
- 12"
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 1995
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic AED 6145
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 5665
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-5665-A-I BEtchings runout A
XSS-5665 I BEtchings runout B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 5978
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-5978-A-1B CSB ♪♪Side A runout
XSS-5978-B-1B CSB ♪♪Side B runout
XSS 5978ALabel A
XSS 5978BLabel B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Jamaica | Shang Muzik SHA 008, SHG 629141First year7" | 7" |
| 1993 | UK | Epic XPR 1995First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic 49 77521First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | Epic AED 6145First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic EAS 5665First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic EAS 5978First year12", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Epic 49 7752112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
| 1994 | Europe | Epic 659999 612" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK & Europe | Epic 659999 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Epic 49 7729012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Shang Muzik7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AWorker Man
- BWorker Man (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Worker Man are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Worker Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1993 and 1994.
When was Worker Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Jamaica, US, UK. One of them is Shang Muzik SHA 008, SHG 629141.
How do I tell if my copy of Worker Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHA 008, SHG 629141, 49 77521, XPR 1995, AED 6145) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 3522 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Worker Man 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.