Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Studio Worx
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2139 A PABLO
DSR 2140 B PABLO
Paul BlakeRub-A-Dub Soldier
Vinyl pressings
Rub-A-Dub Soldier
by Paul Blake · 1984
14 pressings5 countriesReggae
Rub-A-Dub Soldier was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rub-A-Dub Soldier
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Country unknown
1984- Label and catalog number
- Revue Records REV 008D
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Revue Records REV 008D
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Revue Records REV 008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Revue Records REV 008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Revue Records REV 7008D
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Unknown | Revue Records REV 008DFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Powderworks POWT 0213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Powderworks POW 0213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Studio WorxFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Reggae Sound RS 1280First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Reggae Sound RS 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 008DFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 7008DFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 7008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Revue Records REV 008DFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Real Authentic Sound RAS 7007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio Worx7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARub-A-Dub Soldier3:55
- BFlip Side3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rub-A-Dub Soldier are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rub-A-Dub Soldier are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rub-A-Dub Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Jamaica, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Studio Worx.
How do I tell if my copy of Rub-A-Dub Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REV 008D, REV 008, REV 7008D, REV 7008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 2139 A PABLO and DSR 2140 B PABLO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rub-A-Dub Soldier 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.