Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Wild Flower 342
- Format
- 7"
Pluto ShervingtonRam Goat Liver
Vinyl pressings
Ram Goat Liver
by Pluto Shervington · 1974
14 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggae
Ram Goat Liver was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Ram Goat Liver
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Steady Records S - 055
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Wild Flower 342
- 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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | Wild Flower 342First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | US | Steady Records S - 055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Wild Flower 342First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Trojan Records TR.79567" | 7" |
| 1976 | Belgium | Best Seller 4C 006-978837" | 7" |
| 1976 | Germany | Decca 6.118927" | 7" |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Philips 6097 0107", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Opal Records PAL 87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Trojan Records TR.79787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Trojan Records TR.79787", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Trojan Records TR.79787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Wild Flower wf - 5147", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Opal Records PAL 87", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Opal Records PAL 87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARam Goat Liver
- BRam Goat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ram Goat Liver are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ram Goat Liver are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Ram Goat Liver first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Wild Flower 342.
How do I tell if my copy of Ram Goat Liver is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 342, S - 055) 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 Ram Goat Liver 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.