Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hep Hep Records
- Format
- 7"
The HeptonesMystery Babylon
Vinyl pressings
Mystery Babylon
by The Heptones · 1977
13 pressings2 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Mystery Babylon was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Mystery Babylon
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Top Ranking
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 4335 A DTA
DSR 4336 B DTB
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hep Hep Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HEPTONES 4000 A. BS. RRSEtched in runout A
HEPTONES 4001 B. BS. RRSEtched in runout B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hep Hep Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hep Hep Records
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
HEPTONES GUSSIE GERMAIN 13-1-77 - A NEW YORK E BrownRunout side A
HEPTONS GUSSIE GERMAIN 13-1-77 - B E BrownRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hep Hep RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Top RankingFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hep Hep RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hep Hep RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Hep Hep RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Disco Mix7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Unknown | Black Art ART 167", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hep Hep Records7", Repress | 7", Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Channel One7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | UK | Black Art ART 167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Art ART 167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Art ART 167", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMystery Babylon
- BMystery Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystery Babylon are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mystery Babylon are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Mystery Babylon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Hep Hep Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystery Babylon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystery Babylon 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.
