UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCS 7318
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Peter ToshThe Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987)
Vinyl pressings
The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987)
by Peter Tosh · 1988
10 pressings10 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeReggae
The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) 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 The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987)
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90201Parlophone C1-90201
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C1-1-90201 F-2 [SRC logo] 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout, variant 1
C1-2-90201 F-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 1
C1-1-90201 F-1 [SRC logo] 1-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout, variant 2
C1-2-90201 F-2 [SRC logo] 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout, variant 2
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO 790201
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 064 790201 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records E1-90201
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EI-90201-A 1A5HZL DM-Runout side A
EI-90201-B 1A5HZ DM-1Runout side B
90201-ALabel side A
90201-BLabel side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 064 7 90201 1Parlophone 7 90201 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7902011-A1Side A [stamped]
7902011-B1Side B [stamped]
064-79 0201 1 ASide A [label]
064-79 0201 1 BSide B [label]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Parlophone PCSO 790201First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Brazil | Parlophone 064 790201 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records E1-90201First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI 064 7 90201 1 / Parlophone 7 90201 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Greece | Parlophone 062 7902011 / EMI Greece S.A. 062 7902011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Nigeria | Parlophone PCS 7318First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | South Africa | Ccp Records CCP(Y) 7902011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7318First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records C1-90201 / Parlophone C1-90201First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSPAR 71053 / Parlophone LSPAR 71053First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Coming In Hot3:35
- A2Don't Look Back3:44
- A3Pick Myself Up3:58
- A4Crystal Ball5:10
- A5Mystic Man5:54
- A6Reggaemylitis6:30
- B1Bush Doctor4:02
- B2Maga Dog4:23
- B3Johnny B. Goode4:00
- B4Equal Rights / Downpressor Man6:06
- B5In My Song5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Parlophone PCS 7318.
How do I tell if my copy of The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCS 7318, C1-90201, PCSO 790201, 064 790201 1) 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 The Toughest (The Selection 1978-1987) 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.
