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The Harder They Come
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Jamaica“White labels in black print. All song titles are ABOVE the spindle hole. Silver "Made in Jamaica..." sticker on rear cover”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come
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Jamaica“Colour Island labels.”
Cat#: ILPS 9202 · ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come
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Jamaica“Labels in black. Silver sticker on backside "Made in Jamaica by dynamic sounds recording co ltd"”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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France“Initially version with pink rim label design. Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only. ℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd.”
Cat#: 9123 016
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“Initially version with pink rim label design. Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only. ℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd. Printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd. There is another version of this release in the database with a...”
Cat#: ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Jamaica“Black on white Island label Single cover, thick cardboard Sticker on backside "MADE IN JAMAICA BY DYNAMIC SOUNDS RECORDINGS CO. LTD." Text added on backside Printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd.”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come
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Jamaica“Labels in black. Silver sticker on backside "Made in Jamaica by dynamic sounds recording co. ltd." Artist name differ from rear cover (given here) and labels. Label variation compared to The Harder They Come.”
Cat#: ILPS 9202 · ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Kenya“Made in Kenya. Appears to have same laminated gatefold sleeve as the UK release. Printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd. Runouts are stamped.”
Cat#: ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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VenezuelaCat#: 140.005
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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BrazilCat#: 410.016
The Harder They Come
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JamaicaCat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Germany“incl. lyric insert "Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn OHG, Gütersloh" Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only.”
Cat#: 86 381 IT
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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JamaicaCat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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“Cat# ILPS-9202 on labels and spine.”
Cat#: ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Jamaica“℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd. White label with Red Island logo Single cover "printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd"”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Jamaica“Black on white Island label Single cover, thick cardboard Sticker on backside "MADE IN JAMAICA BY DYNAMIC SOUNDS RECORDINGS CO. LTD." Text added on backside Printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd.”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“Early version with original fully laminated gatefold cover and pink rim labels, with slightly different later labelprint compared to the original release The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording): "Produced By" credit is print...”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“Variant on original pink rim labels in a single cover, compared to the original release in gatefold cover: The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording). ℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd. Printed and made by Tinsley Robor Group Ltd.”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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New Zealand“Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only. ℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd.”
Cat#: IL-34684 · ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Nigeria“Gatefold-cover”
Cat#: ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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Canada“Front cover: Jimmy Cliff in THE HARDER THEY COME Back cover: Jimmy Cliff in THE HARDER THEY COME ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK RECORDING Spine: JIMMY CLIFF in "THE HARDER THEY COME" (Original Soundtrack) [SPC logo] LITHO IN CANADA MLPS-9202 Label:...”
Cat#: MLPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Label and rear cover state "Available From Capitol Records". A5 & B2 in mono only. This is a Gatefold LP. Original U.S. release. Title on cover: Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come Title on Back Cover: Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Com...”
Cat#: SMAS-7400
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Label and rear cover state "Available From Capitol Records" On label, Derrick Harriott is spelled as "Harriot" A5 & B2 in mono Original U.S. release. Title on cover: Jimmy Cliff in THE HARDER THEY COME Title on Back Cover: Jimmy Cliff i...”
Cat#: SMAS-7400
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Label and rear cover state "Available From Capitol Records". A5 & B2 in mono only. This is a Gatefold LP. Title on cover: Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come Title on Back Cover: Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack...”
Cat#: SMAS-7400
CD(54)
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Germany“p & c 1972 Owned by Island Records Ltd. A release in the Reggae Refreshers series. LC 0407”
Cat#: 258 101
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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JapanCat#: P32D-25021
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“℗ 1973 Mango Records © 1972 Island Records, Ltd. Tracks 5 and 8 in mono only. Artwork "printed in Canada" on booklet and tray Sleeve designed by CCS Associates [booklet] Originally released in 1972. There is no updated copyright da...”
Cat#: CCD 9202
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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Europe“℗ & © 1972 Owned by Island Records Ltd”
Cat#: 846 574 2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United StatesCat#: 162-539 202-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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JapanCat#: PSCD-1090 · RRCD11
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Japan“℗ 1972 Owned by Island Records Ltd.”
Cat#: PHCR-6712
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Disc artwork has a yellow background. See The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) for disc artwork with a peach background.”
Cat#: 162 539 202-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Disc artwork has a yellow background. See The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) for disc artwork with a peach background.”
Cat#: 162 539 202-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Track Duration(s) Verified Via Avid Pro Tools (DAW) Disc artwork has a peach background. See The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) for disc artwork with a yellow background.”
Cat#: 162 539 202-2
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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Japan“℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd.”
Cat#: PHCR-4762
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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AustraliaCat#: RMGR0391
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Europe“Originally released on Island Records as The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) on July 7, 1972 Text on sticker: The Classic Soundtrack Remastered Original Artwork and Lyrics. Mastered by Gary Moore at Universal Digital Ma...”
Cat#: 586 158-2 · 586158-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“Originally released in 1972. There are 2 versions of the harder they come and you can get it if you really want on the cd.”
Cat#: 586 158-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Track Duration(s) Verified Via Avid Pro Tools (DAW) ℗ 1971 Universal-Island Music Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records Ltd. The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) was originally released on Island ILPS 9202, July 7, 1972....”
Cat#: 314-586 158-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United States“Track Duration(s) Verified Via Avid Pro Tools (DAW) ℗ 1971 Universal-Island Music Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records Ltd. The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording) was originally released on Island ILPS 9202, July 7, 1972....”
Cat#: 314-586 158-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Japan“℗ 1972 by Island Records Ltd.”
Cat#: UICY-9142
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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ArgentinaCat#: 314-586 158-2
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
chevron_rightHip‐O Select / Island Records
United States“Disc One was originally released in the UK on Island ILPS-9202, July 7, 1972. It was first issued in the US on Mango SMAS-7400, Feb 1973. Track 2-1 (Israelites) is mistakenly credited to Jimmy Cliff in booklet. ℗ © 2003 Universal-Island...”
Cat#: 440 069 495-2
The Harder They Come (Film & Soundtrack Special Edition)
chevron_rightIsland Records / Xenon Pictures
United States“Tracks 5 and 8 are in mono only. Soundtrack originally released in 1972. Discs come housed in standard DVD case with a slipcover over it.”
Cat#: 314 586 158-2 · XE-4322PP
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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JapanCat#: UICY-6121
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
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United Kingdom“CD ℗ 1972 Island Records, Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records, Ltd. Catalog number: RRCD61/586158-2. DVD © 2007 Revolver. Catalog number: REVD1998 and VFD07026. Track CD-8 is listed on rear sleeve as 007 by Desmond Dekker. Appears ide...”
Cat#: REVD1998
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
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United Kingdom“CD ℗ 1972 Island Records, Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records, Ltd. Catalog number: RRCD61/586158-2. DVD © 2007 Revolver. Catalog number: REVD1998 and VFD07026.”
Cat#: REVD1998
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
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United Kingdom“Comes as part of set with DVD release of "The Harder They Come". No liner notes or credits - only tracklist on back of case. Track 11, despite listed title, is not instrumental version of song.”
Cat#: RRCD61/586158-2
Tape(28)
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Jamaica“Dynamic Sounds Studio was the first state of the art studio built in Kingston, Jamaica. Originally named WIRL Studio's (West Indies Records Limited). Set up to record Jamaica's versions of the American Rhythm and Blues tunes that were p...”
Cat#: ILPS 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Denmark“Branded with Jimmy Cliff as sole main artist though actually a compilation. Made in Denmark”
Cat#: ZCI 9202
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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FranceCat#: 7250 008
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Denmark“Branded with Jimmy Cliff as sole main artist though actually a compilation. Made in Denmark”
Cat#: ZCI 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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Canada“Canadian version Mango White cassette shell Purple label Litho in Canada”
Cat#: Y8M-9202
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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AustraliaCat#: C 34684
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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United KingdomCat#: ZCI 9202
The Harder They Come
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United KingdomCat#: ZCI9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United StatesCat#: Y8M-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United StatesCat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United StatesCat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United States“Nearly identical to The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack), but there is no "MADE IN USA" molded into cassette shell at top-center.”
Cat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United States“The entire album info is featured on both sides of the cassette”
Cat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United StatesCat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United States“SR Cassette Release Clear Shell”
Cat#: ZCM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“This Release Is A Part Of The "Island Life Collection" (Island Records Celebrating Their 25 Years). Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only. Originally release 1972.”
Cat#: ICM 9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“This Release Is A Part Of The "Island Life Collection" (Island Records Celebrating Their 25 Years). Track A5 and track B2 are recorded in mono only. Originally release 1972.”
Cat#: ICM 9202
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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United Kingdom“Made and Printed in Great Britain.”
Cat#: 846 574-4
The Harder They Come (Soundtrack)
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France“Dolby System ®”
Cat#: 7250 008
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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NetherlandsCat#: 58 230-352
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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GermanyCat#: 58 230 GT
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack)
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United StatesCat#: 162-539 202-4
The Harder They Come
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Jamaica“Possible unofficial release. No artists names are present on this release but track names are. Clear cassette shell, white paper labels with black text, black screws 100-50-0 scale on cassette shell window”
Cat#: ILPS-9202
The Harder They Come (Original Soundtrack Recording)
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United Kingdom“Side Two is credited as "A Full Side Of Blank Chrome Tape" on both the sleeve and label. Originally release 1972.”
Cat#: ICT 9202
Video(4)
The Harder They Come (Film & Soundtrack Special Edition)
chevron_rightIsland Records / Xenon Pictures
United States“Tracks 5 and 8 are in mono only. Soundtrack originally released in 1972. Discs come housed in standard DVD case with a slipcover over it.”
Cat#: 314 586 158-2 · XE-4322PP
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
chevron_rightIsland Records / Revolver Music / Xenon Pictures
United Kingdom“CD ℗ 1972 Island Records, Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records, Ltd. Catalog number: RRCD61/586158-2. DVD © 2007 Revolver. Catalog number: REVD1998 and VFD07026. Track CD-8 is listed on rear sleeve as 007 by Desmond Dekker. Appears ide...”
Cat#: REVD1998
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
chevron_rightIsland Records / Revolver Music / Xenon Pictures
United Kingdom“CD ℗ 1972 Island Records, Ltd. © 2001 Universal-Island Records, Ltd. Catalog number: RRCD61/586158-2. DVD © 2007 Revolver. Catalog number: REVD1998 and VFD07026.”
Cat#: REVD1998
The Harder They Come (The Legendary Film & Revolutionary Soundtrack)
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United Kingdom“Comes as part of set with DVD release of "The Harder They Come". No liner notes or credits - only tracklist on back of case. Track 11, despite listed title, is not instrumental version of song.”
Cat#: RRCD61/586158-2