UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Dragon DRLS 5002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DRLS 5002 A-1U PORKYRunout Side A
DRLS 5002 B-1U PECKORunout Side B
DRLS.5002-ALabel Side A
DRLS.5002-BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Funky Kingston
by Toots & The Maytals · 1973
27 pressings6 countriesReggaeReggaeFunk / Soul
Funky Kingston was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Funky Kingston
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Dragon DRLS 5002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DRLS 5002 A-1U PORKYRunout Side A
DRLS 5002 B-1U PECKORunout Side B
DRLS.5002-ALabel Side A
DRLS.5002-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips RJ-7046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips RJ-7046LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19508LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9186LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002 / Trojan Records DRLS 5002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5002 / Trojan Records DRLS 5002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9186LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Island Records 9101 686LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9186LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records 27 107 XATLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Music World MUFP-526LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 201 / Island Records ILPS 9186LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 201LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records 210865 / Mango 210865LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 189 / Island Records SVLP 189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2000 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 189 / Island Records SVLP 189LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2327 / Universal Music MOVLP2327LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Unknown | Dragon DRLS-5002LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Dragon Music DRLS 5002LP | LP |
| ? | France | Island Records 9101 686LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Island Records 9101 664LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 201LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sit Right Down4:42
- A2Pomp And Pride4:30
- A3Louie Louie5:45
- A4I Can't Believe3:29
- B1Redemption Song4:12
- B2Daddy's Home5:44
- B3Funky Kingston4:55
- B4It Was Written Down3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funky Kingston are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Funky Kingston are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 2025.
When was Funky Kingston first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK. One of them is Dragon DRLS 5002.
How do I tell if my copy of Funky Kingston is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DRLS 5002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRLS 5002 A-1U PORKY and DRLS 5002 B-1U PECKO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funky Kingston 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.
