Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA BC 4056 - 1
MFD DYNA BC 4057-1
The AbyssiniansMabrak
Vinyl pressings
Mabrak
by The Abyssinians · 1971
22 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Mabrak was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Mabrak
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Label Logo
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA BC 4056 - 1
MFD DYNA BC 4057-1
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA B. C. 4056-1 SBHand Etched
MFD DYNA B. C. 4057-1 SBHand Etched
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Clinch Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint · Yellow label
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA BC 4056 - 1
MFD DYNA BC 4057-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Clinch RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Trojan Records GPW 40First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jamaica | Clinch Records CR 0257", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Clinch Records7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AMabrak
- BIssat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mabrak are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Mabrak are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1971 and 2004.
When was Mabrak first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Clinch Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Mabrak is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GPW 40) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MFD DYNA BC 4056 - 1 and MFD DYNA BC 4057-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mabrak 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.
