Vinyl pressings
by David Bowie · 1993
Jump They Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
74321139421 A-01-01-1 COPYMASTERS. Miles.Runout side A
74321139421 B-01-01-1 COPYMASTERS . Milesee .Runout side B
74321 13942 1ALabel side A
74321 13942 1BLabel side B
74321139427 A-1-1-Q1Runout side A
74321139427 B-1-1-Q1Runout side B
74321 139427 JB-ALabel side A
74321 139427 JB-BLabel side B
LEFT 1 A2A side runout hand etched
LEFT-1-B1B side runout hand etched
B.I.R. 1 A1 COPYMASTERS. MILES.Run-out Side A
B.I.R. 1 B1Run-out Side B
LEFT 1 A₂A Side Runout
LEFT-1-B₁B Side Runout
B.I.R. 1 A1 COPYMASTERS. MILES.Run-out Side A
B.I.R. 1 B1Run-out Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Arista 990.4088First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Colombia | BMG Ariola De Colombia S.A. RI-0038First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Costa Rica | Sony Music 81010693First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Europe | Savage Records 74321 13696 1 / Arista 74321 13696 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | Arista 74321 13696 7 / Savage Records 74321 13696 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | France | Arista 74321 13696 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | Philippines | Arista 74321-13696 / BMG International 74321-13696First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | Philippines | Arista EPA-93-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Arista 74321 13696 1 (3A)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Arista LEFT 1 / AD92 LEFT 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Arista BIR 1 / AD92 B.I.R. 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Arista 74321 13942 1 / Savage Records 74321 13942 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Arista 74321 139427 JBFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1993 | UK | Arista LEFT 1 / AD92 LEFT 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Not On Label 74321·13942·112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
18 vinyl pressings of Jump They Say are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Arista 74321 13942 1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 13942 1, 74321 139427 JB, LEFT 1, BIR 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 74321139421 A-01-01-1 COPYMASTERS. Miles. and 74321139421 B-01-01-1 COPYMASTERS . Milesee .. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
