Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano VOL. 09-82
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-4000-A-A
DSR-4001-B-B
YellowmanMr Chin
Vinyl pressings
Mr Chin
by Yellowman · 1982
13 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Mr Chin 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 Mr Chin
4 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. - A SIDE - 4000 - Mr Chin.....
D.S.R. - A SIDE - 4001 - Version
Jamaica
1982- Label and catalog number
- Volcano VOL. 09-82
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Barbados
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonic Sounds B 854
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
B 854 1
B 854 2
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.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Barbados | Sonic Sounds B 854First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Volcano VOL. 09-82First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Jamaica | VolcanoFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Jamaica | Volcano VOL. 09-82First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Jah Guidance VPRD 8812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jah Guidance JG0807", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano12" | 12" |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Volcano7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jah Guidance VPRD 8812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMr Chin
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr Chin are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mr Chin are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mr Chin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Jamaica, Barbados. One of them is Volcano VOL. 09-82.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr Chin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOL. 09-82, B 854) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR-4000-A- and DSR-4001-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mr Chin 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.
