Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VJ-8112-A FRM.Etched in runout A
VJ-8112-B FRM.Etched in runout B
Tommy McCookDeath Trap
Vinyl pressings
Death Trap
by Tommy McCook · 1976
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Death Trap 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 Death Trap
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Jamaica | ProphetsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSS1577", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSS1577", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | UK | Prophets7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | UK | Not On Label7", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADeath Trap
- BLiving Style
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Death Trap are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Death Trap are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Death Trap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is Prophets.
How do I tell if my copy of Death Trap 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, VJ-8112-A FRM. and VJ-8112-B FRM.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Death Trap 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.