Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIM-1353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MC 7561A label
MC 7562B label
Flyerジョーズ 2 = Jaws 2 (Themes From The Motion Picture)
Vinyl pressings
ジョーズ 2 = Jaws 2 (Themes From The Motion Picture)
by Flyer · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackThemeFunk / SoulStage & Screen
ジョーズ 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 ジョーズ 2
12 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIM-1353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Ⓑ MC 7561 111 ＋ VSide A runout
MC 7562 111 ＋Side B runout
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40927
- Format
- 7"
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40927
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MC7561Side A Label
MC7562Side B Label
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | El Salvador | MCA Records MCA 40927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-1353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-1353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | MCA Records 971 / MCA Records 40927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA-402First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | MCA Records MCA-402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-40927First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-40927First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records L33-1983First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-40927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-40927First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | South Africa | MCA Records PD 1624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJaws 23:13
- BMae's Theme2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ジョーズ 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of ジョーズ 2 are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was ジョーズ 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Japan, UK, US, South Africa and more. One of them is MCA Records VIM-1353.
How do I tell if my copy of ジョーズ 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VIM-1353, MCA-402, MCA-40927, L33-1983) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC 7561 and MC 7562. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is ジョーズ 2 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.