Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 13 126 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 13126 - A ∿Runout (Etched) Side A
13126 - BRunout (Etched) Side A
13 126-ALabel Side A
13 126-BLabel Side B
CarpentersJambalaya (On The Bayou)
Vinyl pressings
Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
by Carpenters · 1973
20 pressings13 countriesCountry RockSoft RockRockPop
Jambalaya (On The Bayou) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7098
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13126 - A Ⓗ VR1502.ARunout side A
13126 - B Ⓗ VR1502.ARunout side B
AMS 7908-ALabel Side A
AMS 7908-BLabel side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · solid centre
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7098 A-1A-side Run-out, Hand-etched
AMS 7098 B-1B-side Run-out, Hand-etched
∆XA&B-side Run-out, Stamped
Greece
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Scandinavia
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 8254
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · solid centre
- Runout / matrix
AM8254AA-side Run-out, etched
AM8254AB-side Run-out, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Greece | A&M Records AM 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 126 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 7098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | A&M Records AMS 7098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong & Thailand | A&M Records AM 8254First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Spain | A&M Records 13 126 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Sweden | A&M Records AOMS 7098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 13 126 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | A&M Records 13 126 AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | A&M Records OH-817", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1974 | Portugal | A&M Records 8E 006 95314 MF / A&M Records 8E 006 - 95 314 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 10907", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Sweden | A&M Records AMS 70987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMS 70987", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-53037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 13 126 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AJambalaya (On The Bayou)
- BMr. Guder
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jambalaya (On The Bayou) are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Jambalaya (On The Bayou) are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Jambalaya (On The Bayou) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, Greece, Scandinavia and more. One of them is A&M Records 13 126 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Jambalaya (On The Bayou) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13 126 AT, AMS 7098, AM 16, AM 8254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 13126 - A ∿ and 13126 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 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.
