US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin R 154093
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R-154093-A MASTERDISK DMM (STVP897463 scratched out)A DMM SP1-1Side 1 Etched
R-154093-B MASTERDISK DMM (STVP897463 A DMM scratched out) SP1-1Side 2 Etched
Ziggy Marley And The Melody MakersOne Bright Day
Vinyl pressings
One Bright Day
by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers · 1989
22 pressings15 countriesReggae-PopReggae
One Bright Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 One Bright Day
18 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin America VUSLP 5Virgin America 210 054-630
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7 91256-1Virgin 1-91256
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-897463 A DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK DMMRunout etched side A
ST-VR-897464 A DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK DMMRunout etched side B
ST-VR-897463Label side A
ST-VR-897464Label side B
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 50005
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 50.005Virgin 50.005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-897463 A DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK DMMRunout etched side A
ST-VR-897464 A DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISK DMMRunout etched side B
ST-VR-897463Label side A
ST-VR-897464Label side B
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUSLP 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VUSLP5ASide A runout - hand etched
VUSLP5BSide B runout - hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | Virgin 50005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Argentina | Virgin 50.005 / Virgin 50.005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin VUSLP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Virgin 066 427040 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VL 3072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 210 054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 50466First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 50466LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Israel | Virgin VUSLP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VUSLP 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Rita Marley Music 7 91256-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Ghetto Youths United 7 91256-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5153First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Virgin T-210 054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Virgin R 154093First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Guatemala | EMI 33319LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Black My Story (Not History)4:16
- A2One Bright Day4:13
- A3Who Will Be There4:11
- A4When The Lights Gone Out4:08
- A5All Love4:38
- B1Look Who's Dancing4:59
- B2Justice4:12
- B3Love Is The Only Law4:08
- B4Pains In Life3:47
- B5Urb-an Music2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Bright Day are there?
22 vinyl pressings of One Bright Day are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was One Bright Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Argentina, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Virgin R 154093.
How do I tell if my copy of One Bright Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 154093, VUSLP 5, 7 91256-1, 50005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-154093-A MASTERDISK DMM (STVP897463 scratched out)A DMM SP1-1 and R-154093-B MASTERDISK DMM (STVP897463 A DMM scratched out) SP1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is One Bright Day 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.
