Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- Now
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Orange Label
- Runout / matrix
ES 1098 TSLA
ES 1099 TSLB
Vivian JacksonConquering Lion
Vinyl pressings
Conquering Lion
by Vivian Jackson · 1972
18 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Conquering Lion was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Conquering Lion
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Now
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Turquoise Label
- Runout / matrix
ES 1098 TSL
ES 1099 TSL
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jamaica | NowFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Jamaica | NowFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Prophet7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Roots TS 1007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Prophets7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Now PSS152 / Pressure Sounds PSS1527", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Pressure Sounds Pss 1527", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Limited |
| 2020 | UK | Now PSS152 / Pressure Sounds PSS1527", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prophet7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Globe International7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AConquering Lion3:20
- BConquering Lion Version2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Conquering Lion are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Conquering Lion are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 2020.
When was Conquering Lion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Jamaica. One of them is Now.
How do I tell if my copy of Conquering Lion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ES 1098 TSL and ES 1099 TSL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Conquering Lion 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.