UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Greensleeves Records GRED 121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
YellowmanStrong Me Strong
Vinyl pressings
Strong Me Strong
by Yellowman · 1983
12 pressings6 countriesDancehallReggae
Strong Me Strong was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Strong Me Strong
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Greensleeves Records GRED 121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 0496412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS A-4241 / CBS CBSA 42417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | CBS CBSA 12-424112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS SSC 56127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | CBS XSSC 566712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | CBS TA 424112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 42417", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | CBS A 42417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 44 0496412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 44-04964 / Columbia 44 0496412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Columbia 44-04964 / Columbia 44 0496412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AStrong Me Strong
- B1Dub Me Strong
- B2Bloodstain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strong Me Strong are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Strong Me Strong are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Strong Me Strong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is Greensleeves Records GRED 121.
How do I tell if my copy of Strong Me Strong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GRED 121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strong Me Strong 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.
