Jamaica
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD-62-AA Side
FCD-63-BB Side
The GladiatorsBongo Red
Vinyl pressings
Bongo Red
by The Gladiators · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Bongo Red was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Bongo Red
3 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Jamaica
August 1974- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD-62-AA Side
FCD-63-BB Side
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- Studio One SO. 3200
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FCD-50-AA Side
FCD-50-BB Side
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3200First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3200First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 3200First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jamaica | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | Soul Jazz Records SJR581-77", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SO. 32007", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One FCD-507", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One FCD-50-A / Studio One FCD-50-B7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Studio One7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ABongo Red
- BBongo Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bongo Red are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bongo Red are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1974 and 2026.
When was Bongo Red first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One SO. 3200, released August 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Bongo Red is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SO. 3200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCD-62-A and FCD-63-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bongo Red 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.