Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Black Solidarity B L 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 9549 ∙ A ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN
D.S.R. 9550 ∙ B ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN
Tristan PalmerSplif Tail
Vinyl pressings
Splif Tail
by Tristan Palmer · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesReggae
Splif Tail was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Splif Tail
3 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Black Solidarity BL 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 9549 A
DSR 9550 B
Jamaica
1979- Label and catalog number
- Black Solidarity B L 001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 9549 ∙ A ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN
D.S.R. 9550 ∙ B ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Jamaica | Black Solidarity B L 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Black Solidarity BL 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Black Solidarity B L 001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Black Solidarity B.S.0017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Gold Series7", Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Black Solidarity7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Gold Series7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Jamaica | Black Solidarity7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Black Solidarity B.S.0017", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Black Solidarity B.S.0017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Black Solidarity B.S.0017", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Black Solidarity B.S.0017", Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASplif Tail
- BSplif Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Splif Tail are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Splif Tail are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Splif Tail first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Jamaica. One of them is Black Solidarity B L 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Splif Tail is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B L 001, BL 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. 9549 ∙ A ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN and D.S.R. 9550 ∙ B ∙ D.T. P. MORGAN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Splif Tail 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.