UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnum Records GUN 1002
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
GUN 1002 A-1◊GSide A
GUN 1002 B-1◊GSide B
The Jolly BrothersConscious Man
Vinyl pressings
Conscious Man
by The Jolly Brothers · 1977
20 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Conscious Man 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 Conscious Man
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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ballistic Records GUN 112
- Format
- 7"
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnum Records GUN 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnum Records GUN 1002
- Format
- 7" · Yellow Labels
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Magnum Records GUN 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Center-Label
- Runout / matrix
GUN 1002 A-1♢G.A-Side Runout Etching
GUN 1002 B-1♢G.B-Side Runout Etching
GUN 1002-AA-Side Label
GUN 1002-BB-Side Label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ballistic Records GUN 112
- Format
- 7" · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | UK | Magnum Records GUN 1002First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Ballistic Records GUN 112First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Magnum Records GUN 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Magnum Records GUN 1002First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | UK | Magnum Records GUN 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Ballistic Records GUN 112First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Jamaica | United Artists Records UP 364157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C K052Z-6260112" | 12" |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-626017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 006-626017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 1A 006-626017", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | United Artists Records UASP 3697", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | Ballistic Records UP 36415 / United Artists Records UP 364157", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | UK | Ballistic Records 12-UP 3641512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Ballistic Records UP 364157", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AConscious Man3:28
- BConscious Dub3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Conscious Man are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Conscious Man are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Conscious Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK. One of them is Magnum Records GUN 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Conscious Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GUN 1002, GUN 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GUN 1002 A-1◊G and GUN 1002 B-1◊G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Conscious Man 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.