France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60075
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belle EpoqueJump Down
Vinyl pressings
Jump Down
by Belle Epoque · 1979
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Jump Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Jump Down
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Ibach 60717
- Format
- 12"
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 226
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2040 226 S1 320 24Runout A
2040 226 S2 320 24Runout B
Bolivia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POS - 22021
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 092
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2141 092 S 1 32 0 C 1Runout side 1
2041 092 S 2 32 0 1 FRunout side 2 [2041 is x-ed out 2XX1]
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 226
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2040 226 S1 320 1 DRunout side A, stamped
2040 226 S2 320 1 DRunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2040 226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Polydor POS - 22021First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | France | Disques Ibach 60075First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Disques Ibach 60717First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2141 092First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2040 226First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 006 - 62765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C K052Z-62626First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-62626First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-62626First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJump Down4:11
- BLose My Man4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jump Down are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jump Down are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Jump Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Austria, Bolivia, Germany and more. One of them is Disques Ibach 60075.
How do I tell if my copy of Jump Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60075, 60717, 2040 226, POS - 22021) 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 Jump Down 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.
