US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9781
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ᐉ MLPS 9781-A STERLINGRunout A
A-1 ᐉ MLPS 9781-B STERLINGRunout B
MLPS 9781-ALabel A
MLPS 9781-BLabel B
Toots & The MaytalsReggae Greats
Vinyl pressings
Reggae Greats
by Toots & The Maytals · 1984
11 pressings9 countriesReggaeRoots ReggaeRocksteadyReggae
Reggae Greats was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
2 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISL 9781Island Records ISL 9781
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ISL 9781-A ② CR(in circle) TLC-AA-side etched, CR stamped
ISL 9781-B #2 CR(in circle) TLC-AB-side etched, CR stamped
ISL9781AA-side label
ISL9781BB-side label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Mango ISL 9781 / Island Records ISL 9781First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Mango MLPS 9781First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 131 / Island Records 207 131-620LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Island Records 824 820-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Island Records IRG 1 / Island Records 062-VG IRG 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Island Records ILPH 1010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records H 207406LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records IRG 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records L 38289LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records L 38289LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Island Records IRG 1LP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
Tracklist
- A154-46 That's My Number2:53
- A2Reggae Got Soul3:04
- A3Monkey Man2:45
- A4Just Like That4:54
- A5Funky Kingston3:31
- A6Sweet & Dandy3:12
- B1Take Me Home Country Roads3:19
- B2Time Tough2:41
- B3Spiritual Healing4:04
- B4Pressure Drop2:59
- B5Peace Perfect Peace4:38
- B6Bam Bam2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Reggae Greats are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Reggae Greats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada. One of them is Mango MLPS 9781.
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 9781, ISL 9781) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ᐉ MLPS 9781-A STERLING and A-1 ᐉ MLPS 9781-B STERLING. 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.
