Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-7987-A FRMA
CO-7987-B FRMB
The RevolutionariesMPLA
Vinyl pressings
MPLA
by The Revolutionaries · 1976
18 pressings1 countryRoots ReggaeDubReggae
MPLA 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 MPLA
12 pressings 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.
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Disco Mix
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO - 7987 - A FRM
CO - 7987 - B FRM
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Steady
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-7987-A FRMA
CO-7987-B FRMB
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CO-7987-A FRMA
CO-7987-B FRMB
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 1780 K.M. "A"A
DSR 1781 K.M. "B"B
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Channel One
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | SteadyFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Channel OneFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Disco MixFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Channel One7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Impact!7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Impact! Jhk0147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMPLA3:20
- BVersion3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of MPLA are there?
18 vinyl pressings of MPLA are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was MPLA first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is Well Charge.
How do I tell if my copy of MPLA 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, CO-7987-A FRM and CO-7987-B FRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is MPLA 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.