Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Vinyl pressings
Under Heavy Manners
by Prince Far I · 1977
20 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeToastingReggae
Under Heavy Manners was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Under Heavy Manners
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2913 A K.M. J.G.Side A Runout etched
DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.Side B Runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Unknown | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 2914LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 2914LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Rocky One RGLP 0032LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | France | Joe Gibbs Europe Joe Gibbs EuropeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2006 | France | Crazy Joe Records JGELP 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | VP Records VPRL4218 / 17 North Parade VPRL4218LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Music JGML 0023LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JGML 2914LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rain A Fall
- A2Big Fight
- A3You I Love And Not Another
- A4Young Generation
- A5Shine Eye Girl
- B1Boz Rock
- B2Show Me Mine Enemy
- B3Shadow
- B4Deck Of Cards
- B5Heavy Manners
- B6Heavy Manners (Reprise)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under Heavy Manners are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Under Heavy Manners are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 2023.
When was Under Heavy Manners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
How do I tell if my copy of Under Heavy Manners 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 2913 A K.M. J.G. and DSR 2914 B K.M. J.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under Heavy Manners 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.