UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TBL 107Trojan Records TBL-107
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TBL+107+ASide A runout
TBL+107+BSide B runout
The MaytalsMonkey Man
Vinyl pressings
Monkey Man
by The Maytals · 1970
14 pressings5 countriesReggaeReggae
Monkey Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Monkey Man
3 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records PA-6333
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records PA-6333
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-6333First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-6333First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Trojan Records TBL 107 / Trojan Records TBL-107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Shakedown Records SHAKE 101 / Shakedown Records SHAKE LP 101LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2003 | UK | Trojan Records TJALP086LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Trojan Records TBL1014LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | UK | Trojan Records TBL1014LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2721 / Trojan Records MOVLP2721LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2721LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2721 / Trojan Records MOVLP2721LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Beverley's Records BLP 008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Nigeria | Philips TBL 107LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TBL 107 / Trojan Records TBL-107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TBL 107 / Trojan Records TBL-107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Peeping Tom
- A2Revival Reggae
- A3Give Peace A Chance
- A4Gold And Silver
- A5The Preacher
- A6Bla Bla Bla
- B1African Doctor
- B2Monkey Man
- B3Sun Moon And Star
- B4Pressure Drop
- B5She's My Scorcher
- B6I Shall Be Free
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Monkey Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Monkey Man are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1970 and 2025.
When was Monkey Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, Japan. One of them is Trojan Records TBL 107.
How do I tell if my copy of Monkey Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TBL 107, PA-6333) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TBL+107+A and TBL+107+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Monkey 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.
