Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Redemption Sounds
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR . 0265 . A D.T. frm LOTS WIFE.
DSR 0266 . B . D.T. frm LOTS WIFE VERSIO
Prince AllaLots Wife
Vinyl pressings
Lots Wife
by Prince Alla · 1979
15 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Lots Wife was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Lots Wife
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Freedom Sounds International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR0265 . A .D.T FRM LOTS WIFERunout Side A
DSR0266 . B .D.T FRM LOTS WIFE VERSIONRunout Side A
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- High Times Music
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 0265 A DT FRM LOTS WIFE
DSR 0266 B DT FRM LOTS WIFE VERSIO
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Freedom Sounds International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Mislabelled
- Runout / matrix
DSR0265 . A . D.T. FRM LOTS WIFE.Side A
DSR0266 . B . D.T. FRM LOTS WIFE VERSION.Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Redemption SoundsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | High Times MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Jamaica | High Times7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", Repress | 7", Repress |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Iroko Records BB797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2019 | France | Iroko Records BB79 / Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Freedom Sounds7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALots Wife
- BLots Wife (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lots Wife are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lots Wife are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2019.
When was Lots Wife first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Redemption Sounds.
How do I tell if my copy of Lots Wife 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 . 0265 . A D.T. frm LOTS WIFE. and DSR 0266 . B . D.T. frm LOTS WIFE VERSIO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lots Wife 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.