Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JGM - 055 - A KK MasteringRunout A etched
JGM - 055 - B KK MasteringRunout B etched
The Mighty DiamondsIdentity
Vinyl pressings
Identity
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1978
12 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Identity was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Identity
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JGM - 055 - A KK MasteringRunout A etched
JGM - 055 - B KK MasteringRunout B etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KK mastering JGM-055-ARunout side A
KK mastering JGM-055-BRunout side B
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JGM - 055 - A KK MasteringRunout A etched
JGM - 055 - B KK MasteringRunout B etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JGM - 055 - A KK MasteringRunout A etched
JGM - 055 - B KK MasteringRunout B etched
Jamaica
1978- Label and catalog number
- Belmont Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JGM - 055 - A KK MasteringSide A
JGM - 055 - B KK MasteringSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Belmont RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Reissue |
| ? | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIdentity
- BLonely Sheep
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Identity are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Identity are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 2000.
When was Identity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Jamaica. One of them is Belmont Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Identity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JGM - 055 - A KK Mastering and JGM - 055 - B KK Mastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Identity 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.
