Bob Marley & The Wailers — Rastaman Vibration
Known pressings
22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CA | Island | ISL 9383 | Vinyl |
| 1976 | GB | Island | TGLMC 5 846 205-4 | Cassette — UK cassette |
| 1976 | JM | Tuff Gong | TS 3066 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | US | Island | 90033-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1978 | US | Island | ILPS 9383 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | GB | Island | ILPM 9383 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1990 | AU | Tuff Gong | 846 205-2 | CD |
| 1990 | DE | Island, Tuff Gong | 258 169 | CD |
| 1990 | US | PolyGram Records, Inc. | — | CD |
| 2001 | US | Island, Tuff Gong | 314 548 897-2 | CD |
| 2001 | XE | Island, Tuff Gong | 548897-2 | CD |
| 2001 | XW | Island | — | Digital Media |
| 2002 | DE | Island, Tuff Gong | 063 446-2 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2005 | JP | Island | UICY-9545 | CD — the definitive remasters |
| 2020 | XE | Island, Tuff Gong, Universal Music Group International | 00602435082158 | 12" Vinyl — Half-speed remastered on 180g vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Analogue Productions, Island, Tuff Gong | UHQR 0006 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | — | Island, Tuff Gong | 548 897-2 | CD |
| — | — | Island | 7 90033-2 | CD |
| — | DE | Island | 27 236 XOT, ILPS 9383 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | FR | Island, Tuff Gong | 548 897-2 | CD — The Definitive Remasters, made by Sony DADC in the EU |
| — | US | Tuff Gong | 422-846 205-2 | CD |
| — | US | Tuff Gong, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. | 422-846 205-2, D101680 | CD — club edition |
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 "Rastaman Vibration" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Rastaman Vibration" audiophile limited CD