Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · White Labels
Eccleton JarrettTurn On The Heat
Vinyl pressings
Turn On The Heat
by Eccleton Jarrett · 1987
10 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Turn On The Heat was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Turn On The Heat
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jammy's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Jammy's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1988 | US | Jammy's Records VPRD 30812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Jammy's Records VPRD 30812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Single, Mispress, Repress | 7", Single, Mispress, Repress |
| 1999 | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Single, Mispress, Repress | 7", Single, Mispress, Repress |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Spain | Jammy's Records GGRS00912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Jammy's Records7", Single, Mispress, Misprint, Repress | 7", Single, Mispress, Misprint, Repress |
Tracklist
- ATurn On The Heat
- BTurn On The Heat (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn On The Heat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Turn On The Heat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 2022.
When was Turn On The Heat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Jamaica. One of them is Jammy's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn On The Heat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Turn On The Heat 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.