Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5302-A
The MaytonesSearching For You
Vinyl pressings
Searching For You
by The Maytones · 1977
18 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Searching For You 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 Searching For You
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G G RECORD 2039 A BS RRSA Side
G G RECORD 2039 B BS RRSB Side
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A Side): G G RECORD 2039 A BS RRS
G G RECORD 2039 B BS RRS
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
G G RECORD 2039 A BS RRSA Side
G G RECORD 2039 B BS RRSB Side
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G G RECORD 2039 A BS RRSA Side
G G RECORD 2039 B BS RRSB Side
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G G RECORD 2039 A BS RRSA Side
G G RECORD 2039 B BS RRSB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Typhoon7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | GG's Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASearching For You
- BDub Pt. 2
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Searching For You are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Searching For You are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Searching For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is GG's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Searching For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GG 016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 5302-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Searching For You 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.