Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JOE JOE R.R.S. 5355 1975 E.T.Runout side A
JOE JOE R.R.S. 5356 1975 E.T.Runout side B
The Mighty DiamondsCountry Living
Vinyl pressings
Country Living
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1975
10 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Country Living was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Country Living
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Wax Wax 5
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
WAX 5A OREtched A
WAX 5B OREtched B
WAX 5ALabel A
WAX 5BLabel B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Black Wax Wax 5
- Format
- 7" · 4 pronged centre
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact! JHK007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Black Wax Wax 5First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | UK | Black Wax Wax 5First year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | US | Impact! JHK007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s2 pressings
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Small Storm7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Channel One7" | 7" |
| ? | UK | Hit Bound CH917", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Hit Bound CH917", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ACountry Living
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Living are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Country Living are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 1985.
When was Country Living first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Well Charge.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Living is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Wax 5, JHK007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JOE JOE R.R.S. 5355 1975 E.T. and JOE JOE R.R.S. 5356 1975 E.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country Living 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.
