Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 202 825-320Virgin 202 825
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
202825 A-1/80S Made in GermanyRunouts A Side
202825 B-1/80S Made in GermanyRunouts B Side
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Vinyl pressings
Countrymen
by Twinkle Brothers · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Countrymen was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Countrymen
6 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2169
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 202825
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 202825
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 809 202825 ARunout side A, stamped
[AGI logo] 809 202825 BRunout side B, stamped
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VV-33.071DB
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V (E) 3018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Virgin 202825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 202825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Virgin 202 825-320 / Virgin 202 825First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin VV-33.071DBFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Virgin V (E) 3018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin V 2169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | Virgin VNH 5007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | UK | Twinkle Music N.G. 510 / Twinkle Music NG510LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1987 | UK | Twinkle Music NG 510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Europe | Virgin FL29LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Twinkle Music N.G. 510 / Twinkle Music NG510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Twinkle NG510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Twinkle Music N.G. 510 / Twinkle Music NG510LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Don't Want To Be Lonely Anymore4:10
- A2Patoo3:22
- A3Never Get Burn3:31
- A4Free Us4:22
- A5Free Us (Dub)4:29
- B1Jah Kingdom Come3:14
- B2Since I Threw The Comb Away2:57
- B3One Head3:46
- B4Bite Me3:57
- B5Babylon Falling3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Countrymen are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Countrymen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 2024.
When was Countrymen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, France, Portugal and more. One of them is Virgin 202 825-320.
How do I tell if my copy of Countrymen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 202 825-320, V 2169, 202825, VV-33.071DB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 202825 A-1/80S Made in Germany and 202825 B-1/80S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Countrymen 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.