Japan
May 21, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-20002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 〄Ⓑ ⒶLR-28037Ⓐ 111++ ALR 20002A CSide 1, stamped
ⒶLR-28037Ⓑ 111+ ALR 20002BSide 2, stamped
CasiopeaMint Jams
Vinyl pressings
Mint Jams
by Casiopea · 1982
12 pressings6 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz-RockElectronic
Mint Jams was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Mint Jams
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Japan
May 21, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALR-20002
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALR - 28037 A 11I + ALR 20002A
ALR - 28037 B 11I + ALR 20002B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALF 85869
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALF. 85869 A1A side runout, etched
ALF. 85869 B1B side runout, etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic ALF 85869Alfa ALF 85869
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALF. 85869 A1A side runout, etched
ALF. 85869 B1B side runout, etched
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Alfa AAF 20002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Alfa ALF 85869Alfa AAB 11020
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-85869-1A-1 ARunout side A
01-85869-1B-1 ARunout side B
ALF 85869-1Label side A
ALF 85869-2Label side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Alfa AAF 20002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Alfa ALF 85869 / Alfa AAB 11020First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Alfa ALF 85869First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic ALF 85869 / Alfa ALF 85869First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Alfa ALR-20002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Alfa ALR-20002First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Alfa ALR-20002LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Sonet SNTF-924LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 185 / Great Tracks MHJL 185LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 185 / Great Tracks MHJL 185LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Japan | Alfa MHJL 449 / Great Tracks MHJL 449LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Take Me4:49
- A2Asayake4:58
- A3Midnight Rendezvous4:57
- A4Time Limit2:37
- B1Domino Line7:20
- B2Tears Of The Star4:28
- B3Swear6:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mint Jams are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mint Jams are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was Mint Jams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Japan, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Alfa ALR-20002, released May 21, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Mint Jams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALR-20002, ALF 85869, AAF 20002, ASF 2787) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 〄Ⓑ ⒶLR-28037Ⓐ 111++ ALR 20002A C and ⒶLR-28037Ⓑ 111+ ALR 20002B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mint Jams 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.