US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9795Island Records MLPS 9795
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS 9795-ASide A label
MLPS 9795-BSide B label
The WailersReggae Greats
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Greats
by The Wailers · 1985
11 pressings11 countriesReggaeReggae
Reggae Greats was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Reggae Greats
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IRG 15
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
IRG 15 A-2U-1-2 JONZ
IRG 15 B-2U-1-1 Sound clinic
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records L 38340
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SMX 62861 L 38340 ASide 1 Runout etched
SMX 62862 L 38340 BSide 2 Runout etched
MX-62861 (IRG15)Side 1 Label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISL 9795Island Records ISL 9795
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ISL 9795-A CRSide A runout
ISL 9795-B CRSide B runout
ISL 9795-ASide A label
ISL 9795-BSide B label
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 824 631-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 207 145Island Records 207 145-620
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records L 38340First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Mango ISL 9795 / Island Records ISL 9795First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Island Records 824 631-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Island Records 207 145 / Island Records 207 145-620First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Island Records IRG 15 / Island Records 062-VG IRG 15First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records L 38340First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Nigeria | Island Records IRG 15First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Island Records ILPH 1013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records H-207232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 15First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Mango MLPS 9795 / Island Records MLPS 9795First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Concrete Jungle4:08
- A2No More Trouble3:56
- A3Get Up Stand Up3:13
- A4Rock It Baby3:53
- A5Burnin' And Lootin'4:10
- B1Small Axe3:59
- B2Pass It On3:31
- B3Midnight Ravers5:07
- B4Stop That Train3:20
- B5Rastaman Chant3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Reggae Greats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 9795.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae Greats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9795, IRG 15, L 38340, ISL 9795) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MLPS 9795-A and MLPS 9795-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae Greats 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.
