Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1802X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
CommodoresJanet
Vinyl pressings
Janet
by Commodores · 1985
16 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Janet was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Janet
16 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40311
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZB 40311-A2Runout (Etched) Side A
ZB 40311-B1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40311
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1802 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 1802-MF-67220-15B PZ
B 1802-MF-67219-15B PZ 66907
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1802 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 1802-MF-67220-15B PZ #8
1802-MF-B 1802-MF-67219-15A P2 8 66907
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1802-MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M 1802XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZB 40311First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | motown zb40311First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZT 40312First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZT 40312First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Motown 1802 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Motown TMS 650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZB 40311First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40312First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1802 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1802 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1802 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1802MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Motown ZB 40311 / Motown ZB-40311First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJanet3:41
- BI'm In Love4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Janet are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Janet are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Janet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Motown M 1802X.
How do I tell if my copy of Janet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 1802X, ZB 40311, ZT 40312, 1802 MF) 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 Janet 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.
