UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1098
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1098 A-2U-1-1Side A One Runout
VST 1098 B-2U-1-1Side B Two Runout
VST 1098-ASide A One Label
VST 1098-BSide B Two Label
Vinyl pressings
Tumblin' Down
by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers · 1988
24 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Tumblin' Down 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 Tumblin' Down
24 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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 611 623
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSG 1098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Gatefold, white label
- Runout / matrix
VSG 1098 A-1U-1-1 Townhouse DMMSide A
VSG 1098 B-1U-1-Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1098
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSA 1098
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
VSA+1098-A ORLAKESide A
VSA+1098-B ORLAKESide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSG 1098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Gatefold, silver label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Virgin 7-99299First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS 1098First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VS1448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VS1448First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 623-213First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 623 / Virgin 111 623-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Rita Marley MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1098First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin 611 623First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSG 1098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1098First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1098First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSA 1098First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSG 1098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATumblin' Down (7" Edit)3:00
- BHave You Ever Been To Hell5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tumblin' Down are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Tumblin' Down are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tumblin' Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1098.
How do I tell if my copy of Tumblin' Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1098, 611 623, VSG 1098, VS 1098) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1098 A-2U-1-1 and VST 1098 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tumblin' Down 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.
