UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Carib Gems CG LP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ 2004 CGLP 1002 A-1WSide A runout, stamped
△ 2004 CGLP 1002 B-1WSide B runout, stamped
Prince Far IPsalms For I
Vinyl pressings
Psalms For I
by Prince Far I · 1976
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeToastingReggae
Psalms For I 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 Psalms For I
2 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Carib Gems CG LP 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CGLP1002 A-1Side A runout, hand etched
CGLP1002 B-1Side B runout, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | Carib Gems CG LP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Carib Gems CG LP 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSLP 35LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Deeper Knowledge DKR-187LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Italy | Lantern Rec. LANR056LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Carib Gems CG LP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems CGLP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems CGLP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems GG LP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems CGLP 1002LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems CGLP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Carib Gems CGLP 1002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Psalm 1
- A2Psalm 2
- A3Psalm 23
- A4Psalm 53
- A5Psalm 95
- B1The Lords Prayer
- B2Psalm 87
- B3Psalm 24
- B4Psalm 48
- B5Psalm 49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Psalms For I are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Psalms For I are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
When was Psalms For I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK. One of them is Carib Gems CG LP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Psalms For I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CG LP 1002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △ 2004 CGLP 1002 A-1W and △ 2004 CGLP 1002 B-1W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Psalms For I 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.
