UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 662233 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Shabba RanksShine Eye Gal
Vinyl pressings
Shine Eye Gal
by Shabba Ranks · 1995
12 pressings3 countriesReggaeDrum n BassDancehallJungle
Shine Eye Gal was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Shine Eye Gal
7 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 77677
- Format
- 12"
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 2209
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label XPR 2209
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 2193
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 2193 A1 DAMONT BSide A runout etched
XPR 2193 B1 DAMONT ASide B runout etched
XPR2193ASide A label
XPR2193BSide B label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 2209
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label · Stamped
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Epic 662233 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Epic XPR 2209First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Not On Label XPR 2209First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Epic XPR 2193First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Epic XPR 2209First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Epic 49 77677First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | US | Epic EAS 7095First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jamaica | Project Foundation7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label SHINE00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Shang Muzik SHA 0337" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Shang Muzik SHG 629162 / SHA 0337" | 7" |
Tracklist
- A1Shine Eye Gal (Jeep Mix)4:34
- A2Shine Eye Gal (Royal Red Club Mix)6:02
- A3Shine Eye Gal (Pianomental)5:37
- B1Shine Eye Gal (Easy Does It Remix)5:15
- B2Shine Eye Gal (Simple Tings Remix)5:15
- B3Shine Eye Gal (Eyepella)3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine Eye Gal are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Shine Eye Gal are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 2004.
When was Shine Eye Gal first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US. One of them is Epic 662233 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine Eye Gal is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 662233 6, 49 77677, XPR 2209, XPR 2193) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shine Eye Gal 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.