US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kent KST 521
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
B.B. KingThe Jungle
Vinyl pressings
The Jungle
by B.B. King · 1967
16 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesModern Electric BluesBlues
The Jungle was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Jungle
2 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Kent KLP 5021
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Kent KST 521First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Kent KLP 5021First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Globe SWX-6156LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Japan | Globe SWX-6156LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Japan | Victor VIP-5021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Ace CH 119LP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-6604 / Kent PLP-6604LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7197 / Kent KST 521LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-7457 / Kent KST 521LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | United US 7742 / United US-7742LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST 521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST 521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST 521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST 521LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | United US 7742 / United US-7742LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST 521 / United 7742LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Jungle3:11
- A2Five Long Years3:27
- A3Eyesight To The Blind2:30
- A4Blue Shadows3:42
- A5The Worst Thing In My Life3:48
- A6Beautician Blues2:00
- B1Ain't Nobody's Business3:03
- B2Blues Stay Away3:00
- B3I Stay In The Mood2:28
- B4I Can Hear My Name2:19
- B5Got 'Em Bad2:51
- B6It's A Mean World2:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jungle are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Jungle are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1967 and 2024.
When was The Jungle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Kent KST 521.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jungle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KST 521, KLP 5021) 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 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.
