Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR International TRM 5781
- Format
- LP, Album
TrinityShanty Town Determination
Vinyl pressings
Shanty Town Determination
by Trinity · 1977
10 pressings2 countriesToastingReggae
Shanty Town Determination was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Shanty Town Determination
4 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR International TRM 5781
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P.T. 2442 BSide A
P.T. 2441 ASide B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR International TRM 5781
- Format
- LP, Album · White labels,black text
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR International TRM 5781
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P.T 2442 B. HAKEtched in runout A
P.T 2441 A. HAKEtched in runout 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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR International TRM 5781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR International TRM 5781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR InternationalLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR International TRM 5781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR International TRM 5781First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Blood & Fire SVLP 284 / Simply Vinyl SVLP 284LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2000 | UK | Blood & Fire SVLP 284 / Simply Vinyl SVLP 284LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Prophets TRM 5781LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Prophets TRM 5781LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | UK | Prophets TRM 5781LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rasta Determination
- A2Tradition
- A3Fire Down A Town
- A4Tribal War
- B1Hold Them Jah Jah
- B2Quater A Pound A Ishens
- B3Promise Is A Comfort To Fool
- B4Natty Dread A No Bandooloo
- B5Samson The Strongest Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shanty Town Determination are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Shanty Town Determination are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
When was Shanty Town Determination first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is TR International TRM 5781.
How do I tell if my copy of Shanty Town Determination is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRM 5781) 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 Shanty Town Determination 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.