UK
June 1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 35
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Jonah
by Breathe · 1987
17 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Jonah was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Jonah
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 35-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRN 3512 A-3U-1-1-7 TY1Runout, A-side, stamped
SRN 3512 B-3U-1-1- 4 TY1Runout, B-side, stamped
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2971
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
June 1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 35-12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SRN 3512 A-3U-1-1-1 TY1Runout, A-side, stamped
SRN 3512 B-3U-1-1- X1 TY1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 35-12
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SRN 35 12 A 3U-1-1-x1 TY1Stamped Runout A Side
SRN 35 12 B 3U-1-1- TY1Stamped Runout B Side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2971
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Siren SRN 95First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Siren SRN 35First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SRN 35-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SRN 351212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SRN 35-12First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2971First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2971First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SRN 35First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SRN 35-12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNT 9512" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRN 351212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRN 957", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNB 957", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNTY 9512", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNP 95 / Siren SRN 957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJonah3:54
- BIn All Honesty3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jonah are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jonah are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Jonah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia. One of them is Siren SRN 35, released June 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Jonah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN 35, SRN 35-12, AM-2971, SRN 35-12 DJ) 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 Jonah 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.
