UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Doctor Bird DLM 5011WIRL 1053
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DLM 5011 A 1H
DLM 5011 B 1H
The EthiopiansEngine 54
Vinyl pressings
Engine 54
by The Ethiopians · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesReggaeRocksteadyReggae
Engine 54 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Engine 54
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- WIRL 1053
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WIR - 51 A (5545)
WIR - 51 B (5545)
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- WIRL 1053
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WIRL - 51 MONO
WIRL - 51 MONO
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Jamaica | WIRL 1053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Jamaica | WIRL 1053First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Doctor Bird DLM 5011 / WIRL 1053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jamaica | Dr. Buster Dynamite DBD 100LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Rhino RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2263LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2263LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2263LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Dr. Buster DynamiteLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Dr. Buster DynamiteLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Dr. Buster DynamiteLP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Engine 54
- A2My Love
- A3You Got The Dough
- A4Train To Skaville
- A5Give Me Your Love
- B1Train To Glory
- B2Long Time Now
- B3Woman's World
- B4Unchanged Love
- B5Come On Now
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Engine 54 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Engine 54 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 2024.
When was Engine 54 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, Jamaica. One of them is Doctor Bird DLM 5011.
How do I tell if my copy of Engine 54 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLM 5011, 1053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DLM 5011 A 1H and DLM 5011 B 1H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Engine 54 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.