US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Double-D Records D.D. 001Double-D Records DDLP 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DD-LP-001ASide A
DD-LP-001BSide B
The MeditationsMessage From The Meditations
Vinyl pressings
Message From The Meditations
by The Meditations · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Message From The Meditations was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Message From The Meditations
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Double-D Records D.D. 001 / Double-D Records DDLP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Wild Flower LP - 380LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Wild Flower LP - 380LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Sonic SoundsLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | RCA Victor 204.4203 / RCA Victor 204.4203LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 30178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA802-HLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA802-HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Makossa M 2365LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Liberty LT-51164LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Running From Jamaica
- A2There Must Be A First Time
- A3Tricked
- A4Do Mama Do
- A5Rome
- B1Woman Is Like A Shadow
- B2Babylon Trap Them
- B3Woman Piabba
- B4Changing Times
- B5Rastaman Prayer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message From The Meditations are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Message From The Meditations are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 1985.
When was Message From The Meditations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Double-D Records D.D. 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Message From The Meditations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D.D. 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DD-LP-001A and DD-LP-001B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Message From The Meditations 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.