Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 25473
- Format
- LP, Album
Third WorldAll The Way Strong
Vinyl pressings
All The Way Strong
by Third World · 1983
15 pressings12 countriesReggaeReggae
All The Way Strong was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 All The Way Strong
15 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 32579
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL PAL 38687.IAC 01-25473-2A-1 JS.KENDUN A ARunout Side 1
NL PBL 38687.IF 01-25473-2B-1 JS.KENDUN ARunout Side 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 25473
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS-25473-A1 :) ∴Side A Runout, Etched
CBS-25473-B1 ∴Side B Runout, Etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38687
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38687
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 38687Side A
BL 38687Side B
PAL 38687 1̶A̶D̶ 1AE JS·KENDUN PRunout Side A
PBL 38687·1N JS·KENDUNRunout Side B
Canada
August 1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38687
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 38687Side A label
BL 38687Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | CBS 20457First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS SBP 237936First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBS 25473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBS 32579First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | CBS CBS 25473First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Jah's Music Productions TWB LP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2670First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2670First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 32579First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2911First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS 25473First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Columbia FC 38687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Columbia PC 38687First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Zambia | CBS ASF 2911First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia FC 38687First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is Out To Get You4:50
- A2Swing Low3:08
- A3Come On Home4:11
- A4Seasons When3:23
- B1Lagos Jump5:07
- B2All The Way Strong4:09
- B3Rock And Rave3:45
- B4Once There's Love5:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All The Way Strong are there?
15 vinyl pressings of All The Way Strong are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was All The Way Strong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS 25473.
How do I tell if my copy of All The Way Strong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 25473, CBS 32579, FC 38687, PC 38687) 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 All The Way Strong 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.
