UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 43
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 43 A1 PAGRunout, etched, side A
GREL 43 B1 Utopia PAGRunout, etched, side B
Tristan PalmerJoker Smoker
Vinyl pressings
Joker Smoker
by Tristan Palmer · 1982
10 pressings4 countriesRoots ReggaeDancehallReggae
Joker Smoker was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Joker Smoker
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 43
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 43
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Midnight Rock MRLP003
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Midnight Rock MRLP003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records CGR/GREL 43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 43LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 43LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 43 / Greensleeves Records GREL43LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2012 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 43LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Abraham AALP 679LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Abraham AALP 679LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Innocent Man
- A2Babylon
- A3Give Me Give Me Your Love
- A4Lonely Man
- A5Got To Praise Jah Jah
- B1Joker Smoker
- B2Peace And Love In The Ghetto
- B3Two-Timer
- B4Ghetto King
- B5Lover Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joker Smoker are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Joker Smoker are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2012.
When was Joker Smoker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Greensleeves Records GREL 43.
How do I tell if my copy of Joker Smoker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GREL 43, CGR/GREL 43, MRLP003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GREL 43 A1 PAG and GREL 43 B1 Utopia PAG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joker Smoker 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.