Found this gem in the wild today - Had to pick it up!
Found this gem while hunting today — an authentic Studio 1 original Jamaican pressing!
I’m pretty hyped because I collect original Studio 1 Jamaican presses, which are really hard to come by, and I had never seen this teal label variation before. Usually when I come across this record, it has one of the later label variations or is one of the many Coxsone represses.
For this album — and many Studio 1 releases — one way to identify an authentic first press is the oversaturated cover artwork. They usually corrected this issue on later runs.
What fascinates me about Studio 1 is how records were pressed in very small quantities. Once a batch sold, another small run would be made, sometimes with only subtle changes to the label or artwork.
Anyone else here obsessed with hunting original Studio 1 in the wild?
I love the feeling of holding a genuine piece of musical history, and honestly, part of the fun is researching and tracking down the true first Jamaican pressings.
Also, Jackie Mittoo was an unbelievable composer and artist.
Curious what everyone here thinks — are original Studio 1 Jamaican presses still undervalued compared to their historical importance and influence? And what’s your favorite Studio 1 original you’ve managed to find in the wild?