Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DSR - 7504 - A - Pablo - No Problem
DSR - 7507 - B - Pablo
Peter MetroNo Problem
Vinyl pressings
No Problem
by Peter Metro · 1984
16 pressings2 countriesDubDancehallReggae
No Problem 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 No Problem
5 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
DSR - 1559
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1984- Label and catalog number
- Power House
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Jamaica | Power HouseFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Barbados | Sonic Sounds12", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Power House7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Repress |
Tracklist
- ANo Problem
- BNo Problem (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Problem are there?
16 vinyl pressings of No Problem are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was No Problem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Jamaica. One of them is Power House.
How do I tell if my copy of No Problem 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, DSR - 7504 - A - Pablo - No Problem and DSR - 7507 - B - Pablo. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Problem 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.