UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Front Line FL 1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1035. A-2 [U drawn as a lyre] 7 ∴Runout side 1 etched / stamped
FL.1035. B.2 [U drawn as a lyre] 3 ∴Runout side 2 etched / stamped
The GladiatorsNaturality
Vinyl pressings
Naturality
by The Gladiators · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Naturality was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Naturality
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 769
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- TR Groovemaster
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TR 1035 A
TR 1035 B
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200387
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
200387-A/HU39159-1-Xetched
200387-B/HU39159-1-Y
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Front Line FL 1035
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL1035-A 67898-700Runout side 1 etched
FL1035-B* 6799-700Runout side 2 etched
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 769First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Jamaica | TR GroovemasterFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Jamaica | TR GroovemasterLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Virgin 200387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Front Line FL 1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Front Line FL 1035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Virgin 200387LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 2933 769LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1981 | Spain | Virgin I-200.466LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ivory Coast | SID (Société Ivoirienne Du Disque) FL 1035LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Naturality4:04
- A2Struggle3:25
- A3Write To Me4:15
- A4Counting My Blessing3:32
- A5Get Ready3:52
- B1Praises To The Most High3:55
- B2Nyahbingi Marching On4:07
- B3Dry Your Weeping Eyes3:12
- B4Greatest Love2:55
- B5Exodus5:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Naturality are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Naturality are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Naturality first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, France, Jamaica, Netherlands and more. One of them is Front Line FL 1035.
How do I tell if my copy of Naturality is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FL 1035, 2933 769, 200387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FL-1035. A-2 [U drawn as a lyre] 7 ∴ and FL.1035. B.2 [U drawn as a lyre] 3 ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Naturality 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.