Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 4511-A-D.T. JOE GIBBS 11-11-77Etched in runout A
D.S.R 4512-B-D.T. JOE GIBBS 11-11-77Etched in runout B
TrinityThree Piece Suit
Vinyl pressings
Three Piece Suit
by Trinity · 1977
12 pressings4 countriesDancehallRoots ReggaeToastingReggae
Three Piece Suit 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 Three Piece Suit
3 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
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR-4511 A ᴅᴛEtched in runout A
DSR 4512 B ᴅᴛEtched in runout B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DSR4617-A-DT
DSR4618-B-DT
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML-4511LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Joe Gibbs Music JGML-4511LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Unknown | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Europe | Crazy Joe Records JGELP006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Crazy Joe Records / Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 007LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs MusicLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JG 007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Song Of The Midnight Hour
- A2Queen Majesty
- A3Render Your Heart
- A4John Saw Them Coming
- A5Strickly Cash
- B1Rasta Dub
- B2Kingston Two Rock
- B3Mr. Bassie
- B4Three Piece Suit
- B5Mohammed Ali
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Piece Suit are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Three Piece Suit are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1977 and 2006.
When was Three Piece Suit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Piece Suit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R 4511-A-D.T. JOE GIBBS 11-11-77 and D.S.R 4512-B-D.T. JOE GIBBS 11-11-77. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Piece Suit 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.