UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jackpot JP-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JP + 169 + AA side runout
JP + 169 + BB side runout
Delroy WilsonCool Operator
Vinyl pressings
Cool Operator
by Delroy Wilson · 1971
15 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Cool Operator was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Cool Operator
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jackpot JP-769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4-Prong Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
JP + 769 + A
JP + 769 + B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Musik City MC-0002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CX - 1003A-1Etched A side runout
CX - 1003B-1Etched B side runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jackpot
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MFD DYNA BL 4139 - 1 SWBEtched runout side A
MFD DYNA BL 4140 - 1 SWBEtched runout side B
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Musik City MC 0002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CX - 1003A-1Etched A side runout
CX - 1003B-1Etched B side runout
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jackpot
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BL - 4139 - 1A-side runout
BL - 4140 - 1B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | JackpotFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Musik City MC 0002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Jamaica | JackpotFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | JackpotFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Jackpot JP-769First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Jackpot JP-769First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Musik City MC-0002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Jamaican Recordings JR70047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Eji Records7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | E. J. I. Recording Co.7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Jackpot7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACool Operator
- BI'm Yours
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cool Operator are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Cool Operator are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2011.
When was Cool Operator first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Jamaica. One of them is Jackpot JP-769.
How do I tell if my copy of Cool Operator is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JP-769, MC-0002, MC 0002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JP + 169 + A and JP + 169 + B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cool Operator 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.
