US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9783
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MLPS-9783-A STERLING A-1 ▻Runout A, etched, exc. STERLING ▻, stamped
MLPS-9783-B STERLING A-2 ▻Runout B, etched, exc. STERLING ▻, stamped
Steel PulseReggae Greats
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Greats
by Steel Pulse · 1984
16 pressings12 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Reggae Greats was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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.
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Mango MLPS 9783First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Mango ISL 9783 / Island Records ISL 9783LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Mango ISL 9783 / Island Records ISL 9783LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 824 719-1 / Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Island Records 824 719-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Island Records 207 133-620LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Island Records IRG 3 / Island Records 062-VG IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Jamaica | Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Jamaica | Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Island Records ILPH 1011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records H-207.235LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Zambia | Island Records ILPH 1011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9783LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Nigeria | Island Records IRG 3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Sound System3:20
- A2Babylon Makes The Rules4:47
- A3Don't Give In3:05
- A4Soldiers4:52
- A5Prodigal Son5:05
- B1Ku Klux Klan3:30
- B2Macka Splaff4:21
- B3Drug Squad3:53
- B4Reggae Fever3:25
- B5Handsworth Revolution5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Reggae Greats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Mango MLPS 9783.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Greats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLPS-9783-A STERLING A-1 ▻ and MLPS-9783-B STERLING A-2 ▻. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae Greats 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.
