Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Taxi Virgin FL1042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TS-002 AA
TS 002 BB
Vinyl pressings
Sly Wicked And Slick
by Sly Dunbar · 1979
16 pressings6 countriesDubReggae
Sly Wicked And Slick was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sly Wicked And Slick
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Taxi Virgin FL1042
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
April 20, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Front Line FL 1042Virgin FL 1042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1042-A1 JoNZ. >Side One, etched
FL-1042-B1 1 >Side Two, etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL1042Virgin FL 1042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1042-A1
FL-1042-B1
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL1042Taxi
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TS-002A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-side etched, ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped
TS 002 B ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-side etched, ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Front Line FL 1042Virgin FL 1042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1042-A1 JoNZ (2 digits unreadable) ⊙Side A, etched
FL-1042-B1 (3 digits unreadable)Side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 777First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Virgin 202716First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Taxi / Virgin FL1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Taxi / Virgin FL1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Front Line FL 1042 / Virgin FL 1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Virgin VV-33 018VFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL1042 / Virgin FL 1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL1042 / TaxiFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Front Line FL 1042 / Virgin FL 1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL1042 / TaxiFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Front Line FL 1042 / Virgin FL 1042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Darace Music DMLP-1085LP | LP |
| 1981 | Canada | Phonodisc DMLP 1085 / Virgin FL1042LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Virgin 7243 8 10327 1 8 / Virgin FL 16LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | TaxiLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Taxi TXI 864115 / TAX 0207 / Virgin FL1042LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rasta Fiesta4:08
- A2Sesame Street3:17
- A3Lovers Bop4:00
- A4Senegal Market Place3:00
- B1Mr. Music4:35
- B2Queen Of The Minstrels4:38
- B3Dirty Harry4:12
- B4Oriental Taxi4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sly Wicked And Slick are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sly Wicked And Slick are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 2001.
When was Sly Wicked And Slick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica, UK, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Taxi.
How do I tell if my copy of Sly Wicked And Slick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FL 1042, FL1042, 2933 777, 202716) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TS-002 A and TS 002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sly Wicked And Slick 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.