Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- American Records AMR 0061Projecto One Records AMR 0061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Yellow Clear
- Runout / matrix
AMR 0061 AEtched Runout Side A
AMR 0061 BEtched Runout Side B
B.F.I.Why Not Jazz? (E.P.)
Vinyl pressings
Why Not Jazz? (E.P.)
by B.F.I. · 1992
12 pressings5 countriesItalo HouseElectronic
Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Why Not Jazz? (E.P.)
10 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- American Records AMR 0061Projecto One Records AMR 0061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- American Records AMR 0061Projecto One Records AMR 0061
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Transparent
- Runout / matrix
AMR 0061 . A
AMR 0061 . B
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- American Records AMR 0061
- Format
- 12", EP, White Label
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- American Records AMR 0061
- Format
- 12", EP, White Label · Transparent vinyl
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Peace Of The Action Action 001
- Format
- 12", EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Benelux | Bounce Records BOD 128448First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Benelux | Bounce Records BOS 8448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Airplay Records 861 249-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | American Records AMR 0061 / Projecto One Records AMR 0061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Italy | American Records AMR 0061 / Projecto One Records AMR 0061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1992 | Italy | American Records AMR 0061 / Projecto One Records AMR 0061First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Italy | American Records AMR 0061First year12", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
| 1992 | Italy | American Records AMR 0061First year12", EP, White Label · Colored vinyl | 12", EP, White Label · Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | UK | Peace Of The Action Action 001First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1992 | UK | Peace Of The Action Action 001First year12", White Label, Promo, EP · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, EP · Promo |
| 1993 | Benelux | Bounce Records BOD 12848212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6925-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Why Not Jazz? (Jazz Extended Vocal)4:18
- A2Why Not Jazz? (Tribal Fred)4:00
- A3Why Not Jazz? (Towner)3:40
- B1Why Not Jazz? (Summer Version)4:48
- B2Organic4:25
- B3Water Harp4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.
When was Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, UK, Benelux, France. One of them is American Records AMR 0061.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMR 0061, Action 001, BOD 128448, BOS 8448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMR 0061 A and AMR 0061 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Not Jazz? (E.P.) 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.