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The Space Jungle

by Adamski · 1990

15 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic

The Space Jungle was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.

How to spot a first pressing of The Space Jungle

15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCAT 1435
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MCAT 1435 A - 3J -1 -1 JA JAMIEEtched on A side vinyl

MCAT 1435 B - 3U -1 -1Etched on B side vinyl

(MCAT 1435A)Printed on A side label

(MCAT 1435B)Printed on B side label

Full details of this pressing

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCAX 1435
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

MCAX 1435APrinted on A side label

MCAX 1435BPrinted on B side label

MCAX 1435 A - 1J - 1 - 1 JAScratched on A side vinyl

MCAX 1435 B - 1J - 1 - 1Scratched on B side vinyl

Full details of this pressing

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA 1435
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

MCA 1435-A-3J-1-2Runout hand-etched side A variant 1

MCA 1435-B-3J-1-2Runout hand-etched side B variant 1

MCA 1435-A-3J-1-Q1Runout hand-etched side A variant 2

MCA 1435-B-3J-1-Q1Runout hand-etched side B variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1990
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCAΤ 1435
Format
12", 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

MCAX 1435APrinted on A side label

MCAX 1435BPrinted on B side label

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 15 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990EuropeMCA Records 9031-72474-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Stereo
1990EuropeMCA Records 9031-72472-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990EuropeMCA Records 9031-72472-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990GermanyMCA Records 9031-72633-0 LBFirst year12"12"
1990GermanyMCA Records SKI 1First year12"12"
1990UKMCA Records MCAT 1435First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990UKMCA Records MCAX 1435First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990UKMCA Records WMCAX 1435First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1990UKMCA Records MCA 1435First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1990UKMCA Records MCAΤ 1435First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1990UKMCA Records MCA 1435First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1990UKMCA Records MCA 1435First year7", Single7", Single
1990UKMCA Records MCA 1435First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1990UKMCA Records MCA 1435First year7", Single, White Label7", Single, White Label
1990USMCA Records MCA12 53961 / MCA Records MCA12-53961First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM

Tracklist

  1. AThe Space Jungle (Extended Mix)6:24
  2. BThe 2nd Coming3:43

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The Space Jungle are there?

15 vinyl pressings of The Space Jungle are listed here, from 4 countries.

When was The Space Jungle first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, Germany. One of them is MCA Records MCA 1435, released August 2, 1990.

How do I tell if my copy of The Space Jungle is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 1435, MCAT 1435, MCAX 1435, MCAΤ 1435) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The Space Jungle on vinyl worth?

It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.

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