South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 42 004
- Format
- 7", Single
Four Jacks And A JillMaster Jack
Vinyl pressings
Master Jack
by Four Jacks And A Jill · 1968
26 pressings16 countriesFolk RockRock
Master Jack was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Master Jack
24 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 15 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.
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 42.004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-UQPW.4829Label A
45-UQPW.4830Label B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 1669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9473
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-2452-1S RRunout side A
WPKM-2451-1S A2 RRunout side B
WPKM-2452Label A
WPKM-2451Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9473
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WPKM-2452-2S ɪStamped - Side A
WPKM-2451-2S ɪStamped - Side B
WPKM-2452Label - Side A
WPKM-2451Label - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A 1303First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | RCA 47-9473First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Festival Records FK-2204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Brazil | RCA LC - 16181First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1968 | France | RCA Victor 45.632First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | RCA Victor 47-9473 / RCA 47-9473First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N 1556First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Jamaica | RCA Victor 47-9473First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Japan | Victor SS-1812First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9473First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Rhodesia | RCA Victor 42.004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42 004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42.004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1945First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Kenya | RCA Victor RKA 406057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RCA 19457", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Looked Back2:15
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Master Jack are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Master Jack are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1968 and 1973.
When was Master Jack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in South Africa, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 42 004.
How do I tell if my copy of Master Jack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 42 004, 42.004, 1669, RCA 1669) 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 Master Jack 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.