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Burning Spear – Dry & Heavy
1977 · US · Mango · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jan 4, 2026
- MMint
- $102.81
- NMNear Mint
- $91.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $70.34
- VGVery Good
- $48.70
- G+Good Plus
- $27.06
- GGood
- $16.23
- FFair
- $10.82
- PPoor
- $5.41
5 copies listed on Discogs from $29.96.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- MLPS-9431-A RE-1 1SM KENDUN A
- Runout — side B
- MLPS-9431-B RE-1 1SM KENDUN A
- Recorded At
- Harry J's Recording Studio
- Mixed At
- Harry J's Recording Studio
- Mastered At
- Kendun Recorders
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Specifications
- Artist
- Burning Spear
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Roots Reggae
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Mango
- Catalog number
- MLPS 9431
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Any River3:22
- A2The Sun3:43
- A3It's A Long Way Around3:07
- A4I W.I.N.3:46
- A5Throw Down Your Arms4:05
- B1Dry And Heavy3:29
- B2Wailing2:48
- B3Black Disciples4:27
- B4Shout It Out3:27
- Executive-Producer
- Don Taylor
- Producer, Arranged By, Lead Vocals, Percussion
- Winston Rodney
- Engineer
- Sylvan Morris
About this record
Pressed at Columbia Records' Santa Maria plant in 1977, this US Mango pressing of Dry & Heavy carries the matrix MLPS-9431-A RE-1 1SM KENDUN A on side one—a stamp that distinguishes it from the original Jamaican Burning Spear label release. The price spread between Mint and VG copies runs from 102.81 down to 48.70, a gap that reflects how heavily condition sorting drives value on this reggae title.
What drives its value
This 1977 US pressing commands a price range anchored by Mint copies at 102.81 and VG examples at 48.70, with the VG+ grade settling at 70.34 according to the price guide. Currently 5 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking 29.96—well below VG grade, signaling that played copies circulate more freely than near-mint stock.
Among 758 collectors who own it, 314 want one, a want-to-have ratio that reflects steady but not urgent demand. The Jamaican original on the Burning Spear label remains the first pressing; this Mango US release is a reissue, which typically commands less than original-label copies in the reggae market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Mango catalogue number MLPS 9431 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout should read MLPS-9431-A RE-1 1SM KENDUN A on side one and MLPS-9431-B RE-1 1SM KENDUN A on side two, both pressed at Columbia Records' Santa Maria facility.
The sleeve credits John William Burke and Rastagrafix for design, with photography by Kim Gottlieb and David Asher; these details appear on authentic copies. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (102.81) shows no visible wear; NM (91.99) may have hairline marks but plays silent; VG+ (70.34) shows light surface marks and faint background noise; VG (48.70) displays moderate wear and audible surface noise between tracks.
No barcode appears on this pressing.
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Release notes
Cover design from a photograph by Kim Gottlieb Sleeve design from a photography by David Asher Design & Art John William Burke / Rastagrafix Art Direction Deirdre Morrow
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 70.34 USD. This grade typically shows light surface marks and minimal play wear, with faint background noise only during quiet passages. The current lowest asking price of 29.96 suggests that heavily played copies trade well below this estimate.
How do I know if I have the US Mango pressing or the Jamaican original?
Check the label: this pressing reads Mango with catalogue MLPS 9431. The Jamaican original appears on the Burning Spear label with no catalogue number listed in the database. The dead-wax matrix MLPS-9431-A RE-1 1SM KENDUN A confirms the Mango US pressing from Columbia's Santa Maria plant.
Why is the price difference between Mint and VG so steep?
Mint copies at 102.81 are rare; only 5 copies total are currently for sale across all grades. VG copies at 48.70 are more common in circulation. Reggae vinyl from this era often shows wear from play, making unplayed stock scarce and commanding a premium.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a reissue. The original pressing was released on the Jamaican Burning Spear label. This 1977 Mango US pressing is a licensed reissue for the American market, which typically trades at lower prices than original-label copies in the reggae collecting world.
What does the community rating tell me about this album?
The album holds a 4.39 rating from 57 community votes, indicating strong approval among the 758 collectors who own it. The 314 who want one suggests the pressing is desirable but not scarce enough to drive urgent bidding; the current market reflects steady interest rather than panic buying.