Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Black Roots B.R. 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR 8189 A DT S. MINNOTT LP
DSR 8190 B DT S. MINNOTT LP
Sugar MinottBlack Roots
Vinyl pressings
Black Roots
by Sugar Minott · 1978
10 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Black Roots was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Black Roots
1 pressing came out in 1978, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Black Roots B.R. 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Gorgon Records MPLS 9591LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Island Records MLPS-9591-ALP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mango MLPS 9591LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Mango MLPS 9591LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 202 808.320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9591LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Black Roots MusicLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Thunder BoltLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Thunder BoltLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Mankind2:15
- A2Hard Time Pressure3:40
- A3River Jordan3:10
- A4Jail House2:10
- A5I'm Gonna Hold On2:35
- B1Oppressors' Oppression3:41
- B2Two Time Loser3:07
- B3Black Roots2:30
- B4Clean Runnings3:00
- B5Mr. Babylon Man2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Roots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Roots are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Black Roots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Black Roots B.R. 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Roots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.R. 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 8189 A DT S. MINNOTT LP and DSR 8190 B DT S. MINNOTT LP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Roots 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.
