US
September 21, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BellsoundStamped A & B
sf S-45-X-47309 Z-4. 1 ✳︎Etched A
S-45-X-47310 Z-4... 1 sf ✳︎Etched B
S45-X47309A Side label
Doris TroyJacob's Ladder
Vinyl pressings
Jacob's Ladder
by Doris Troy · 1970
13 pressings9 countriesFunk / Soul
Jacob's Ladder was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Jacob's Ladder
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
September 21, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 1824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton
- Runout / matrix
S45X-47309-Z2... [IAM in triangle] Bell Sound sfA Side Runout
S-45X-473101̶-Z2... [IAM in triangle] Bell Sound sfB Side Runout
S45-X47309A Side
S45-X47310B Side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records Apple 1824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
August 28, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 28
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
APPLE 28 A-1U G KT 1Stamped A
APPLE 28 B-1U R KT 1Stamped B
APPLE.28ALabel A
APPLE.28BLabel B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records APPLE 28
- Format
- 7" · Push out centre
France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Apple Records 2C 006-91818
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Apple Records 2C 006-91818First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Apple Records 1C 006-91818 / Apple Records APPLE 27First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Italy | Apple Records 3C 006-91818 / Apple Records APPLE 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Apple Records 5C 006-91818 / Apple Records APPLE 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Apple Records APPLE.27First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 28First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 287", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records Apple 1824First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Apple Records APPLE 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records 1824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Apple Records 1824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Apple Records AR-2673First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Apple Records APPLE 287", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJacob's Ladder3:02
- BGet Back3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jacob's Ladder are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jacob's Ladder are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Jacob's Ladder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Apple Records 1824, released September 21, 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Jacob's Ladder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1824, Apple 1824, APPLE 28, 2C 006-91818) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bellsound and sf S-45-X-47309 Z-4. 1 ✳︎. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jacob's Ladder 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.
