UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 656377 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
656377.6.A1 PAULS' A
656377.6.B-1 A THE EXCHANGE
Gang StarrJazz Thing
Vinyl pressings
Jazz Thing
by Gang Starr · 1990
13 pressings3 countriesJazzy Hip-HopHip HopJazz
Jazz Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Jazz Thing
5 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 656377 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS Dance Division XPR 1571CBS XPR 1571
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1571 A1 XRunout side A, etched
XPR 1571 B1 XRunout side B, etched
XPR 1571 ALabel side A
XPR 1571 BLabel side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2137
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 02137A - 1A GI A o A7 VLADO ̵A̵4̵4̵T̵ ̵7̵3̵4̵9̵2̵-̵Side A Runout Etching
XSS 02137B - 1A GI A o A7 VLADOSide B Runout Etching
XSS 2137ASide A label
XSS 2137BSide B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 7 19
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 02137A - 1A I A VLADOSide A Runout Etching
XSS 02137B - G I A VLADOSide B Runout Etching
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | CBS 656377 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 656377 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS Dance Division XPR 1571 / CBS XPR 1571First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | US | Columbia CAS 2137First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 7 19First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Mr Bongo MRB71617", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71617", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71617", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2020 | Europe | Mr Bongo MRB71617", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Columbia CAS 213712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Gang Starr) GANG 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | CBS 656377 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia ACD 213712", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AJazz Thing (Video Mix)4:43
- B1Jazz Thing (Movie Mix)4:58
- B2Jazz Thing (Instrumental)7:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jazz Thing are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jazz Thing are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was Jazz Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US. One of them is CBS 656377 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Jazz Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 656377 6, 656377 7, XPR 1571, CAS 2137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 656377.6.A1 PAULS' A and 656377.6.B-1 A THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jazz Thing 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.
