UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL 1041
- Format
- LP, Album
Twinkle BrothersPraise Jah
Vinyl pressings
Praise Jah
by Twinkle Brothers · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Praise Jah 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 Praise Jah
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin FL 1041
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 776
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V/G 133 233377 II 360 POLYDORSIDE 1
V/G 133 233377 2I 360 POLYDORSIDE 2
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VFL 11041
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin LP #FL 1041
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 200.507
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 776First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Virgin VFL 11041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Virgin LP #FL 1041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Virgin 200.507First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Vadeca VV-33.027VFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Virgin VIR (V) 3043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL 1041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin FL 1041First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | South Africa | Virgin VNH 5002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | Virgin VNH 5002LP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Netherlands | Virgin FL35LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Praise Jah3:50
- A2King Pharoah3:25
- A3Africa3:54
- A4Dread In The Ghetto3:45
- A5Jahoviah3:58
- B1Keep On Trying4:18
- B2Shu Be Dup3:03
- B3In This Time3:10
- B4Gone Already3:34
- B5Come Home3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Praise Jah are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Praise Jah are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 2002.
When was Praise Jah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, France, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Virgin FL 1041.
How do I tell if my copy of Praise Jah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FL 1041, 2933 776, VFL 11041, LP #FL 1041) 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 Praise Jah 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.