US
March 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9787Island Records MLPS 9787
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9787-A STERLING A-1 ᐉSide A runout
MLPS-9787-B STERLING A-1 ᐉSide B runout
MLPS 9787-ASide A label
MLPS 9787-BSide B label
Sly & RobbieReggae Greats (A Dub Experience)
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience)
by Sly & Robbie · 1985
12 pressings9 countriesDubElectronicReggae
Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience)
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRG 7 A-1U-1-1⇀ 1 GB-SOUND CLINICSide A runout
IRG 7 B-1U-1-1⇀ X1Side B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRG 7 A - 3J - 1 - ISide A
IRG 7 B - 2U - 1 - 2Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 7
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRG 7 A-3[crossed out by X] X 3U-1-1 The ExchangeRunout side A
IRG 7 B-2U-1-1 D TownHouse DMMRunout side B
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISL 9787Island Records ISL 9787
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISL-9787Island Records ISL-9787
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ISL 9787-A CR(in circle) TLC-TA-side etched, CR stamped
TLC-T ISL 9787-B CR(in circle)B-side etched, CR stamped
ISL-9787-AA-side label
ISL-9787-BB-side label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Mango ISL 9787 / Island Records ISL 9787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Mango ISL-9787 / Island Records ISL-9787First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 137-620 / Island Records 207 137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Island Records 824 874-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Greece | Island Records IRG 7 / Island Records VG IRG 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Island Records RGMP 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records L 38672 (IRG 7)First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | South Africa | Island Records ILPH 1016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 7First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Mango MLPS 9787 / Island Records MLPS 9787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Destination Unknown4:30
- A2Assault On Station 53:29
- A3Joy Ride3:36
- A4Demolition City5:35
- B1Computer Malfunction4:57
- B2Jailbreak3:53
- B3Skull & Crossbones2:55
- B4Back To Base4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 9787, released March 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9787, IRG 7, ISL 9787, ISL-9787) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLPS-9787-A STERLING A-1 ᐉ and MLPS-9787-B STERLING A-1 ᐉ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae Greats (A Dub Experience) 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.
