UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2092
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2092 A 3Run-out side A
V-2092 B 6Run-out side B
V 2092-ALabel side A
V 2092-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Rasta Ambassador
by U-Roy · 1977
16 pressings6 countriesDubRoots ReggaeReggae
Rasta Ambassador 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 Rasta Ambassador
6 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2933 752
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL 12092
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR Groovemaster TR-UR-2-4029
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- TR Groovemaster TR-UR-2-4029
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R 4825-B-D.T.Side A runout
D.S.R 4824-A-D.T.Side B runout
New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2092
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2092 A 2 A PORKY PRIME CUTRun-out side A, engraved
V-2092 B 6Run-out side B, engraved
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Virgin 2933 752First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR Groovemaster TR-UR-2-4029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TR Groovemaster TR-UR-2-4029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin V 2092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Virgin 2933 752LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | State LineLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Virgin FL 13 7243 810324 11 / Front Line FL13LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Virgin 202720LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Virgin 70047LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | TR GroovemasterLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2092 / Virgin V2092LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2092 / Virgin V2092LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | TR International TR-503 / STATE LINE TR-503LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Control Tower3:42
- A2Wear You To The Ball2:55
- A3Evil Doers3:45
- A4Mr. Slave Driver3:45
- A5Small Axe5:20
- B1Come Home Little Girl3:45
- B2Say You3:35
- B3No More War3:38
- B4Tide Is High4:24
- B5Jah Jah4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rasta Ambassador are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rasta Ambassador are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2001.
When was Rasta Ambassador first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, France, Italy, Jamaica and more. One of them is Virgin V 2092.
How do I tell if my copy of Rasta Ambassador is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2092, 2933 752, VIL 12092, TR-UR-2-4029) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-2092 A 3 and V-2092 B 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rasta Ambassador 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.
