Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 4408 A UNDER ME SLENG PABLO
DSR 4409 B PABLO
Vinyl pressings
Under Me Sleng Teng
by Wayne Smith · 1985
22 pressings4 countriesDancehallReggae
Under Me Sleng Teng was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Under Me Sleng Teng
2 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Witty MM-036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Witty MM-036First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | US | Tommy Boy TB 60912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2000 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | Hits 38 HITS38-0017", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Jammy's Records VPGS71197", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Repress |
| ? | US | Witty MM 03612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Under Me Sleng Teng
- B1Under Me Sleng Teng (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under Me Sleng Teng are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Under Me Sleng Teng are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Under Me Sleng Teng first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Jamaica, US. One of them is Jammy's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Under Me Sleng Teng is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MM-036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 4408 A UNDER ME SLENG PABLO and DSR 4409 B PABLO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under Me Sleng Teng 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.