Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophet
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LH 35̶165-AA side runout - hand etched (intended to be LH 3165-A
LH-3165-BB side runout - hand etched
Wayne WadeLord Of Lords
Vinyl pressings
Lord Of Lords
by Wayne Wade · 1976
13 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Lord Of Lords was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Lord Of Lords
5 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophet
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YABBIE 3040
YABBIE 3041
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
YABBIE 3040 AA-Side
YABBIE 3041 BB-Side
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", Misprint
Jamaica
1976- Label and catalog number
- Prophets
- Format
- 7", Misprint
- Runout / matrix
YABBIE 3040 AA-Side
YABBIE 3041 BB-Side
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.
1970s5 pressings
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)12" | 12" |
| 2000 | Jamaica | Prophet Record / Vivian Jackson (Yabby You)12", White Label | 12", White Label |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Prophets7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | UK | Not On Label7", Reissue, White Label | 7", Reissue, White Label |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Vivian Jackson (Yabby You) / Prophet Record7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- ALord Of Lords
- BLord Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lord Of Lords are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Lord Of Lords are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1976 and 2025.
When was Lord Of Lords first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Jamaica. One of them is Prophet.
How do I tell if my copy of Lord Of Lords 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, LH 35̶165-A and LH-3165-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lord Of Lords 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.
