US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Jam Sounds 555
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
555-A
555-B
The SkatalitesThe Legendary Skatalites
Vinyl pressings
The Legendary Skatalites
by The Skatalites · 1976
12 pressings4 countriesReggaeDubReggae
The Legendary Skatalites 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 The Legendary Skatalites
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Jam Sounds JLP 555
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
555-A
555-B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Jam Sounds JLP 555
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
555-ARunout A
555-BRunout B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
A OR
B OR
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penetrate LPPN 2003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPPN 2003 A
LPPN 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | Penetrate LPPN 2003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Not On LabelFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Jam Sounds 555First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Jam Sounds JLP 555First yearLP | LP |
| 1976 | US | Jam Sounds JLP 555First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA799-HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Liberty LT-51161LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Grover Records GRO-LP 009LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Grover Records GRO-LP 009LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Grover Records GRO-LP 009LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | LB Records LB 002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Top Ranking International JLP 555LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Stream In The Meadow4:19
- A2Rock Bottom5:52
- A3Candle Light5:47
- A4Fugitive3:14
- B1Jumbo Malt3:06
- B2Seven Seal3:19
- B3African Roots3:43
- B4Herb Challice3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Legendary Skatalites are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Legendary Skatalites are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
When was The Legendary Skatalites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Jam Sounds 555.
How do I tell if my copy of The Legendary Skatalites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 555, JLP 555, LPPN 2003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 555-A and 555-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Legendary Skatalites 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.
