UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1049
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Tomorrow People
by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers · 1988
33 pressings11 countriesReggaeDancehallElectronicReggae
Tomorrow People was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Tomorrow People
31 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1049 A-1U-1- Q3Runout A-side stamped, variant 1
VS 1049 B-1U-1- Q3Runout B-side stamped, variant 1
VS 1049 A-1U-1- Q4Runout A-side stamped, variant 2
VS 1049 B-1U-1- Q4Runout B-side stamped, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTY 1049
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
VSTY+1049+A SRTSide A
VST+1049+B SRTSide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE DMM [etched] VS 1049 A-1U-1-2 [stamped]Side A, runout
TOWNHOUSE DMM [etched] VS 1049 B-1U-1-2 [stamped]Side B, runout
VS 1049-ASide A, label
VS 1049-BSide B, label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1049 A-1U-1-2 DRunout A-side stamped
VS 1049 B-1U-1-2 DRunout B-side stamped
VS 1049-ALabel side-A
VS 1049-BLabel side-B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 0-96703
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS1049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS1049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VS1431First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VS1431First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 7055128First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 8055141First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 109 829 / Virgin 109 829-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 829 / Virgin 609 829-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin Records America, Inc. 7-99347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90417First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1049First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VINX 219First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45260First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Virgin RX-579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 733First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Virgin12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Tomorrow People (Reggae This Remix)6:25
- A2Tomorrow People (Dub This)5:36
- B1Tomorrow People (Dub A Pella)4:16
- B2We A Guh Some Weh3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tomorrow People are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Tomorrow People are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Tomorrow People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1049.
How do I tell if my copy of Tomorrow People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1049, VS 1049, VSTY 1049, 0-96703) 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 Tomorrow People 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.
