Some albums were released in multiple versions (pressings). There is the first pressing, which can be very valuable to collectors. When that stock runs out, a new pressing is made, called a repress or re-issue. These are often slightly different, such as a different sleeve or heavier vinyl.
Sometimes older albums are remastered, improving the sound quality. A new pressing is made for this as well. Differences in artwork or small production errors can also make a specific version more attractive.
What makes the difference in price?
For records that are not new, the market value is determined by scarcity and the condition of both the record and the sleeve. Pricing is based on supply and demand, and whether a version is limited or numbered.
Which variant should I choose?
If it’s mainly about the music, a repress is a good choice. An original or numbered edition has a different kind of appeal.
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Genre:Reggae Style:Reggae
Tracklist:
A1. Pressure Drop A2. Sweet And Dandy A3. Monkey Man A4. Get Up, Stand Up B1. Funky Kingston B2. Time Tough B3. Hallelujah
General notes about this release (please note: our version may differ a little. see the comments above):
Limited and numbered pre-release album for Island Records.
On front cover: Recorded & pressed in 24 hours.
Not mentioned on the release: This was in the Guiness Books as the fastest album release since a live concert.
The making of the record incl. the involved companies was described in a Record Mirror feature in October 1980:
12:30 to 4:30pm: mixing in Island's Mobile (credited as Mobile One).
4:34pm to 9:15am: tape mastering and lacquer cutting at the Sound Clinic.
9:15am to 1:00pm: lacquers are driven to Gedmal Galvanic in Leicester, where the stampers are made.
1:00 to 3:00pm: stampers are driven to Statetune in Wellingborough to press the records. The first labelled copy is available for testing at 3.00pm.
4:45pm: the first batch is sleeved and ready for the Virgin shop in Coventry. The other copies are distributed to the Coventry gig venue.
5:45pm: the Virgin store manages to collect the cash for some 50 copies from the initial 200 copies pressed. The rest disappear at the gig in the evening.
Distributed By Island Records Ltd. Manufactured By Island Records Ltd. Phonographic Copyright (p) Island Records Inc. Mixed At Island Mobile Mastered At The Sound Clinic Lacquer Cut At The Sound Clinic Plated At Gedmal Galvanic Ltd. Pressed By Statetune Ltd.
