Is this a rare find for Reggae collectors?

Yes, with only 2 copies currently for sale, this 1965 Rio pressing is a relatively scarce item.

What is the original release information for this record?

It was released in 1965 on the Rio label and is in the 7" vinyl format.

The Discogs floor price for this item is listed at $26.91.

Name: Eric Morris* – I Wasn't Around / By The Sea (Vinyl, 7")
Brand: Eric Morris*

Reggae

What I Wasn't Around / By The Sea by Eric Morris* is worth on the used market.

Eric Morris* value — Discogs floor $26.91. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · RioFormat · Vinyl, 7"Genre · Reggae

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I Wasn't Around / By The Sea by Eric Morris* (1965) on Vinyl, 7". The Discogs marketplace floor is $26.91 with 2 copies currently for sale.

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$26.91	eBay sold comps

Is this a rare find for Reggae collectors?: Yes, with only 2 copies currently for sale, this 1965 Rio pressing is a relatively scarce item.
What is the original release information for this record?: It was released in 1965 on the Rio label and is in the 7" vinyl format.
What is the current market benchmark for this record?: The Discogs floor price for this item is listed at $26.91.