Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SOL 1127
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CN-3614-ARunout side A, etched
CN-3614-BRunout side B, etched
Roland AlphonsoThe Best Of
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of
by Roland Alphonso · 1973
11 pressings1 countryRocksteadyReggaeReggae
The Best Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Best Of
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CN-3614-A, CN-3614-B
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records SOL 1127
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C.S.L.P. -The Best Of Roland Alphonso-A-.K.K.Mastering
C.S.L.P. -The Best Of Roland Alphonso-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Coxsone RecordsFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records SOL 1127First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127 / Coxsone RecordsLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127 / Coxsone RecordsLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOL 1127 / Coxsone Records SOL 1127LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio OneLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Jazz Steady
- A2The Hark
- A3Flats
- A4Stranger on the Shore
- A5Jah Shakey
- B1Musical Happiness
- B2What Does It Take To Win Your Love
- B3Higher Sight
- B4Moodorama
- B5Stop The Music
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of are listed here, from 1 country.
When was The Best Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One SOL 1127.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOL 1127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CN-3614-A and CN-3614-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of 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.
