UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Kiss KISS 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KISS-17A K̶B̶ ̶5̶5̶2̶7̶-̶A̶ K̶B̶ ̶5̶2̶2̶7̶-̶A̶ ApxRunout, side A
KISS-17-B2 A.R.Runout, side B
Prince AllaBosrah
Vinyl pressings
Bosrah
by Prince Alla · 1976
11 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Bosrah was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Bosrah
3 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophet
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GUSSIE - NEW YORK - 3096 - Aside A
GUSSIE - NEW YORK - 3096 - Bside B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TZ - 3031 - RRS VCEtched in runout A
TZ 3032 - RRS VCEtched in runout 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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | ProphetsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Kiss KISS 17First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | ProphetFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Stars ST0077", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | House Of Raggae WK-7047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Alaba7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophets7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Rakkssa La La7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Stars7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Stars7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Stars ST0017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABosrah
- BBosrah (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bosrah are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bosrah are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 2008.
When was Bosrah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Jamaica. One of them is Kiss KISS 17.
How do I tell if my copy of Bosrah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KISS 17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KISS-17A K̶B̶ ̶5̶5̶2̶7̶-̶A̶ K̶B̶ ̶5̶2̶2̶7̶-̶A̶ Apx and KISS-17-B2 A.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bosrah 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.