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Israel Vibration – Strength Of My Life
1988 · US · Real Authentic Sound · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jan 4, 2026
- MMint
- $224.93
- NMNear Mint
- $201.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $153.90
- VGVery Good
- $106.54
- G+Good Plus
- $59.19
- GGood
- $35.51
- FFair
- $23.68
- PPoor
- $11.84
17 copies listed on Discogs from $42.50.
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
- RAS-3037-A Mastered By Trutone PA 9-88 HUB
- Runout — side B
- RAS-3037-B Mastered By Trutone HUB
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 21823-3037-1 0
- Barcode
- 021823303710
- Pressing Plant ID
- HUB(Runouts)
- Record Company
- RAS Records Inc.
- Mixed At
- Lion & Fox Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- Lion & Fox Recording Studios
- Mastered At
- Trutone Mastering Labs
- Pressed By
- Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp.
Specifications
- Artist
- Israel Vibration
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Roots Reggae
- Year
- 1988
- Label
- Real Authentic Sound
- Catalog number
- RAS 3037
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 21823-3037-1 0
Tracklist
- A1Cool And Calm4:24
- A2Jah Love Me4:22
- A3Pay Day4:52
- A4Greedy Dog4:30
- A5No More Aparthied4:50
- B1Perfect Love And Understanding4:02
- B2Live And Give4:18
- B3Middle East4:38
- B4Jah Is The Strength Of My Life6:06
- Executive-Producer
- RAS Records Inc.
- Producer
- Doctor Dread
- Producer
- Israel Vibration
- Mastered By
- Phil Austin
- Engineer [Voice, Recorded, Mixed]
- Jim Fox
- Artwork, Design
- Mitch Goldberg
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with the matrix RAS-3037-A and RAS-3037-B, this US pressing of Strength Of My Life was mastered by Trutone at Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp. The presence of a barcode and the specific catalogue number RAS 3037 identify it as the 1988 Real Authentic Sound release.
With 9 tracks, this roots reggae album carries a distinctive pressing plant signature.
What drives its value
The value of this LP ranges from a Mint at 224.93 USD down to a Poor condition copy at 11.84 USD, demonstrating a wide price spread that reflects the importance of condition. Currently, 17 copies are available for sale starting at 42.5 USD.
Among the community, 499 collectors have this album while 463 want it, indicating strong ongoing demand. Its position as a US pressing on Real Authentic Sound from 1988 places it as a sought-after version for roots reggae collectors.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, look for the Real Authentic Sound label with catalogue number RAS 3037 and the dead wax inscriptions RAS-3037-A Mastered By Trutone PA 9-88 HUB and RAS-3037-B Mastered By Trutone HUB. The pressing was done at Hub-Servall Record Mfg.
Corp., a detail uncommon on many reggae pressings. Grading should focus on the vinyl surface and label condition, with Mint valued at 224.93 USD and VG at 106.54 USD, showing how condition greatly influences price.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Frequently asked
What matrix numbers identify this pressing?
The runout grooves contain the matrix inscriptions RAS-3037-A Mastered By Trutone PA 9-88 HUB on side A and RAS-3037-B Mastered By Trutone HUB on side B.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ condition copy is valued at 153.90 USD according to the price guide.
How many copies are currently for sale?
There are 17 copies listed for sale with the lowest price at 42.5 USD.
What pressing plant produced this record?
This pressing was manufactured at Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp.
What is the demand like for this album?
The community reports 499 collectors owning it and 463 wanting it, reflecting strong demand.