Jamaica
June 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Techniques
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Medation dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1A
Medation dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1B
Winston RileyMeditation Dub
Vinyl pressings
Meditation Dub
by Winston Riley · 1977
13 pressings3 countriesDubReggae
Meditation Dub 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 Meditation Dub
5 pressings came out in 1977, 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
June 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mummy
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MEDATION Dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1A
MEDATION Dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1B
Jamaica
June 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Techniques
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
Meditation dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1Runout Matrix Side A (Etched)
Meditation dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1Runout Matrix Side B (Etched)
Jamaica
June 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Techniques
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Meditation dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1A
Meditation dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1B
Jamaica
June 8, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mummy Techniques
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MEDATION Dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1A
MEDATION Dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1B
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | TechniquesFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Jamaica | MummyFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TechniquesFirst yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | Jamaica | TechniquesFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Mummy / TechniquesFirst yearLP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Pressure Sounds PSLP 15LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | France | Hornin' Sounds HS-58LP | LP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Techniques / Techniques WR-40LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | TechniquesLP | LP |
| ? | Jamaica | TechniquesLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | TechniquesLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | TechniquesLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Techniques WRLP15LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Born To Love Dub
- A2Purify Dub
- A3Gambling Dub
- A4In The Mood Dub
- A5I'll Be Waiting Dub
- B1Man Of My Word Dub
- B2Find A Fool Dub
- B3Fish Mouth Dub
- B4Marry Me Dub
- B5Stalag Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Meditation Dub are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Meditation Dub are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
When was Meditation Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Techniques, released June 8, 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Meditation Dub 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, Medation dub side A 8-6-77 CUT 1 and Medation dub side B 8-6-77 CUT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Meditation Dub 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.