Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jah Guidance VPRD 1009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPRLP 1009 A-I Yellowman
VPRLP 1009 B-I Yellowman LP
Vinyl pressings
Duppy Or Gunman
by Yellowman · 1982
19 pressings4 countriesDancehallToastingReggae
Duppy Or Gunman was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Duppy Or Gunman
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano VPRL 1009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GG TAPE MASTER LTD VPRD 1007-A DUPPY OR GUNMAN SONIC SOUNDS
GG TAPE MASTER LTD VPRD 1007-B DUPPY OR GUNMAN SONIC SOUNDS SONIC SOUNDS
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Jah Guidance VPRD 1009
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPRLP 1009 A-I Yellowman
VPRLP 1009 B-I Yellowman LP
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano VPRL 1009
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Print
- Runout / matrix
GG TAPE MASTER LTD VPRD 1007-A DUPPY OR GUNMAN SONIC SOUNDSSide A
GG TAPE MASTER LTD VPRD 1007-B DUPPY OR GUNMAN SONIC SOUNDS SONIC SOUNDSSide B
UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 35
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GREL 35A1 PAG. ƱTOPIA BSide A runout, etched
GREL 35B1 PAG. A ƱTOPIASide B runout, etched
UK
May 1982- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GREL 35
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Greensleeves Records CGR 35 / Shanachie CGR 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Jah Guidance VPRD 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Volcano VPRL 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Jah Guidance VPRD 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Volcano VPRL 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records CGR 35 / Shanachie CGR 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Jah Guidance VPRLP 1009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 35 / Shanachie GREL 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records GREL 35 / Shanachie CGR/GREL 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Greensleeves Records CGR 35 / Greensleeves Records GREL 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | VP Records VPRL 1009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Greensleeves Records GREL 35LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jah Guidance VPRD 1009LP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
Tracklist
- A1Lost Mi Love
- A2Mr. Chin
- A3Two To Six Super Mix
- A4Morning Ride
- A5Cocks Man
- B1Natty Sat Upon The Rock
- B2How You Keep A Dance
- B3Jamaica A Little Miami
- B4Duppy Or Gunman
- B5Getting Married
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Duppy Or Gunman are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Duppy Or Gunman are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2014.
When was Duppy Or Gunman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica, UK, US, Canada. One of them is Jah Guidance VPRD 1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Duppy Or Gunman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VPRD 1009, VPRL 1009, GREL 35, CGR 35) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VPRLP 1009 A-I Yellowman and VPRLP 1009 B-I Yellowman LP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Duppy Or Gunman 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.
