UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carib Gems C.G.010
- Format
- 7"
The Prince BrothersRam Jam
Vinyl pressings
Ram Jam
by The Prince Brothers · 1977
19 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Ram Jam 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 Ram Jam
5 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Likkle Joe MS 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS-010-A-2
MS-010-B-2
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- High Note S. P. 0053High Note S. P. 0054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Label
- Runout / matrix
NP 8171 - AA Side Runout
NP 8171 - BB Side Runout
S. P. 0053A Side Label
S. P. 0054B Side Label
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- High Note S. P. 0053High Note S. P. 0054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Spiral Label
- Runout / matrix
NP 8171 - AA Side Runout
NP 8171 - BB Side Runout
S. P. 0053A Side Label
S. P. 0054B Side Label
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- High Note S. P. 0053High Note S. P. 0054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
NP 8171 - AA Side Runout
NP 8171 - BB Side Runout
S. P. 0053A Side Label
S. P. 0054B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Likkle Joe MS 010First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 0054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 0054First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 0054First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Carib Gems C.G.010First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 00547" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 00547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 00547" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 00547" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S.P. 00537" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0054 / High Note S. P. 00537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 53 / High Note S. P. 547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S.P. 0053 / High Note S.P. 00547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 0053 / High Note S. P. 00547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S. P. 53 / High Note S. P. 547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S.P. 00537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S.P. 0053 / High Note S.P. 00547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S.P. 537", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | High Note SP 0053 / High Note SP 00547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARam Jam
- BVersion To Jam
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ram Jam are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Ram Jam are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Ram Jam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Carib Gems C.G.010.
How do I tell if my copy of Ram Jam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C.G.010, MS 010, S. P. 0053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ram Jam 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.