UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dragon DRLS 5004
- Format
- LP, Album · Garrod & Lofthouse Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DRLS+5004+A ORSide A Groove Etching
DRLS+5004+B ORSide B Groove Etching
Vinyl pressings
In The Dark
by Toots & The Maytals · 1974
20 pressings10 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
In The Dark was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 In The Dark
2 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Dragon DRLS 5004
- Format
- LP, Album · E.J. Day Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DRLS+5004+A ORSide A Groove Etching
DRLS+5004+B ORSide B Groove Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Dragon DRLS 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Trojan Records DRLS 5004 / Dragon DRLS 5004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 202LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | UK | Trojan Records DRLS 5004 / Dragon DRLS 5004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Island Records L36073LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Ghana | Philips ILPS 9231LP | LP |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Island Records L 36073 / Island Records ILPS-9231LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9231LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9231LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | UK & Europe | Island Records ILPS 9231 / Island Records 800565LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Nigeria | Island Records ILPS 9231LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-6316LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Trojan Records PA-6316LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19497LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Music World MUFP-527LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Island Records B0026135-01 / Universal Music Special Markets GET 54088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2325LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Trojan Records TRLS 202LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Island Records ILPS 9231LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Got To Be There
- A2In The Dark
- A3Having A Party
- A4Time Tough
- A5I See You
- A6Take A Look In The Mirror
- B1Take Me Home Country Roads
- B2Fever
- B3Love Gonna Walk Out On Me
- B4Revolution
- B554-36
- B6Sailing On
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Dark are there?
20 vinyl pressings of In The Dark are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 2020.
When was In The Dark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK. One of them is Dragon DRLS 5004.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Dark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DRLS 5004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRLS+5004+A OR and DRLS+5004+B OR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Dark 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.
