UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1Side 1 - Stamped
BLL 1180B-1Side 2 - Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Reggae
by The Piglets · 1971
34 pressings20 countriesReggae-PopReggaePop
Johnny Reggae was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Johnny Reggae
29 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 16 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
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1 KTRunout, A-side, stamped
BLL 1180B-1 KTRunout, B-side, stamped
BLL 1180ALabel, A-side
BLL 1180BLabel, B-side
UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1Side A - Stamped
BLL 1180B-1Side B - Stamped
UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1 KTRunout, A-side, stamped
BLL 1180B-1 KTRunout, B-side, stamped
BLL 1180ALabel, A-side
BLL 1180BLabel, B-side
UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1 KTRunout, A-side, stamped
BLL 1180B-1 KTRunout, B-side, stamped
BLL 1180ALabel, A-side
BLL 1180BLabel, B-side
UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1180
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Knockout Centre/Silver Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLL 1180A-1 KTRunout, A-side, stamped
BLL 1180B-1 KTRunout, B-side, stamped
BLL 1180ALabel, A-side
BLL 1180BLabel, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-9746First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Austria | Bell Records 2008 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Stateside 4C 006-93061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Denmark | Bell Records BLL 1180First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Bell Records 2008 007First year7" | 7" |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1180 / Bell Records BELL 1180First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 1180First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Bell Records BLL 1180First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-93061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-93 061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-93 061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Bell Records 2008 0077", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Bell Records 2008 0077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Stateside CSS 11348 / Stateside BLL 11807", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJohnny Reggae
- BBacking Track
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Reggae are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Johnny Reggae are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was Johnny Reggae first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Bell Records BLL 1180, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Reggae is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLL 1180, 45,165, 2008 007, 4C 006-93061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLL 1180A-1 and BLL 1180B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Reggae 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.