US
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9818
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Toots HibbertToots In Memphis
Vinyl pressings
Toots In Memphis
by Toots Hibbert · 1988
10 pressings8 countriesSoulReggaeFunk / Soul
Toots In Memphis was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Toots In Memphis
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9818
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
MLPS 9818 A 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout A, variant 1
MLPS 9818 B 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout B, variant 1
MLPS 9818 A 1-2 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout A, variant 2
MLPS 9818 B 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Runout B, variant 2
US
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 9818
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MLPS 9818 A 1-2 STERLING [SRC logo]Side A runout
MLPS 9818 B 1-1 STERLING [SRC logo]Side B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango ILPS 9906
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISL-1211Island Records ISL-1211
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango 209 534
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM209534 A-1/12-88Runout side A
DM209534 B·2/12-88Runout side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Mango ISL-1211 / Island Records ISL-1211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Mango 209 534First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Island Records 71489 / Mango 209 534First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Sonic SoundsFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Mango ILPC 29906First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Mango ILPS 9906First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9818First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9818First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Mango MLPS 9818First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Mango L38958 / Mango L 38958LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I've Got Dreams To Remember3:55
- A2Knock On Wood4:05
- A3Love And Happiness6:46
- A4Love Attack3:43
- A5Hard To Handle3:05
- B1Love The Rain4:07
- B2It's A Shame4:59
- B3Precious, Precious3:59
- B4Freedom Train4:25
- B5See It My Way4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Toots In Memphis are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Toots In Memphis are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Toots In Memphis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 9818, released October 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Toots In Memphis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 9818, ILPS 9906, ISL-1211, 209 534) 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 Toots In Memphis 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.