UK
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS S1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS SI A//1▽EP 11A-Side runout
CHS SI B//2▽EP 11 4B-Side runout
The SelecterThe Whisper
Vinyl pressings
The Whisper
by The Selecter · 1980
13 pressings6 countriesSkaReggae
The Whisper was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Whisper
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS S1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS - S1 – A5 ΛSide A etched / stamped runout
CHS S1 - B-4 ΛSide B etched / stamped runout
UK
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS12 S1Chrysalis CHS 12 S1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHS 1251 A // 1 ∇ E D 1 1 3A-Side runout, variant 1
CHS 1251 B // 2 ∇ E D 1 1 2B-Side runout, variant 1
CHS 1251 A//2▽E P 11 8A-Side runout, variant 2
CHS*1251 B//1▽E P 11 1B-Side runout, variant 2
UK
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS S1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS S1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CYA 634 CHS 5-81 A POLYGRAM P A6 1Side A runout stamped, etched
CYA 634 CHS 5-81 B POLYGRAM P A6 1Side B runout stamped, etched
UK
August 15, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS S1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS - S1 - A-4 BSide A runout etched / stamped variant 1
CHS - S1 - B-4 ∴Side B runout etched / stamped variant 1
CHS - S1 - A-5 10 ΛSide A runout etched / stamped variant 2
CHS - S1 - B-5 14 ΛSide B runout etched / stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Chrysalis CHS S 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Germany | Chrysalis 102 351 / Chrysalis 102 351-100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 102.351First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K8049First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC 2502First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS12 S1 / Chrysalis CHS 12 S1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHS S1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Whisper
- BTrain To Skaville
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Whisper are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Whisper are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Whisper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS S1, released August 15, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of The Whisper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS S1, CHS12 S1, CHS S 1, 102 351) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS SI A//1▽EP 11 and CHS SI B//2▽EP 11 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Whisper 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.
