Bob Marley & The Wailers — Natty Dread
Known pressings
19 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1974 | DK | Island | ILPS 9281 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | JM | Tuff Gong | ILPS 9281 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | US | Island | ILPS 9281 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Island | 7 90037-2 | CD |
| 1990 | CA | Tuff Gong | CIDM 9281 | CD — 1990 remaster |
| 1990 | DE | Island, Tuff Gong | 260 848 | CD |
| 1990 | DE | Island, Tuff Gong | 846 204-2, RRCD 3 | CD |
| 1990 | GB | Island, Tuff Gong | 846 204-2, TGLCD 3 | CD — BIEM/MCPS, made in France by PMDC |
| 1990 | US | Tuff Gong | 422-846 204-2 | CD |
| 1990 | US | Tuff Gong | I2 46204 | CD — club edition |
| 1995 | XE | Island, Speakers Corner | ILPS 9281 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2001 | JP | Island, Tuff Gong | UICY-3173 | CD |
| 2001 | US | Island | 314 548 895-2 | CD |
| 2001 | XE | Island, Tuff Gong | 548 895-2 | CD |
| 2007 | JP | Island | UICY-6835 | CD — The Definitive Remasters |
| 2015 | NL | Island, Tuff Gong | 600753600665 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | — | Universal Island Records Ltd. | — | Digital Media |
| — | CA | Island | ISL 9281 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | IT | Sorrisi e Canzoni TV | GAI 190402 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Natty Dread" audiophile limited CD