UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Front Line FL 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FL-1002 . A-1 4 ∴Runout side 1 etched / stamped
FL-1002 . B-1 S̶L̶1̶0̶0̶1̶B̶ 5 ∴Runout side 2 etched / stamped
The GladiatorsProverbial Reggae
Vinyl pressings
Proverbial Reggae
by The Gladiators · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Proverbial Reggae 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 Proverbial Reggae
5 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 751
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Front Line TR 4039
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TR-G-2-4039 AA side
TR-G-2-4039 BB side
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Front Line TR 4039
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TR-G-2-4039 AA side
TR-G-2-4039 BB side
South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- CCP Record & Tape VIR(E) 3026
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Virgin 2933 751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | The Front Line TR 4039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Jamaica | The Front Line TR 4039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | CCP Record & Tape VIR(E) 3026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Front Line FL 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. L 36885LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70026LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | Front Line FL31 / Virgin 7243 8 12191 19LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2002 | UK | Virgin FL 31LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Virgin 202586LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Front Line FL 1002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Front Line FL 1002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Jah Works3:30
- A2The Best Things In Life4:02
- A3Dreadlocks The Time Is Now3:03
- A4Fly Away3:45
- A5Marvel Not3:45
- B1Stick A Bush2:27
- B2Stop Before You Go3:00
- B3Can You Imagine How I Feel4:10
- B4We'll Find The Blessing3:02
- B5Music Makers From Jamaica3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Proverbial Reggae are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Proverbial Reggae are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 2002.
When was Proverbial Reggae first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, France, Jamaica, South Africa. One of them is Front Line FL 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Proverbial Reggae is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FL 1002, 2933 751, TR 4039, VIR(E) 3026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FL-1002 . A-1 4 ∴ and FL-1002 . B-1 S̶L̶1̶0̶0̶1̶B̶ 5 ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Proverbial Reggae 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.