Vinyl pressings
by Jaki Graham · 1985
Round And Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
JAKI 4 A-1U-1-2 .. 5Side A runout variant 1
JAKI 4 B-1U-1-2 .. 4Side B runout variant 1
JAKI 4 A-1U-1-1-1 timtomSide A runout variant 2
JAKI 4 B-1U-1-1-9 TYSide B runout variant 2
TIMTOMSide A runout groove hand etched, all variations
TYSide B runout groove hand etched, all variations
12 JAKI 4 A-1-1-1-1Side A runout groove machine stamped, variant 1
12 JAKI 4 B-1-1-1-1Side B runout groove machine stamped, variant 1
JAKI 4 A-1U-1-Q3- C TimTomSide A runout, variant 1
JAKI 4 B-1U-1-Q3- 1 3 TYSide B runout, variant 1
JAKI 4 A-1U-1-Q3- 1 TimTomSide A runout, variant 2
JAKI 4 B-1U-1-Q3- 4 TYSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI EMI-1573First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI EMI-1573First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI ED-131First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0049First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 0742 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060-20 0862 6 / EMI 1C K 060 20 0862 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | EMI 1564786First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | EMI 2007377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI 1C 006 20 0737 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI 062-2007426First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | EMI JAKI 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Capitol Records JAKI 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | EMI EMS-17578First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006 20 0737 7 / EMI 006 20 0737 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label 12JAKI 412" | 12" |
29 vinyl pressings of Round And Around are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is EMI JAKI 4, released June 17, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAKI 4, 12 JAKI 4, 12JAKIX 4, V-15202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAKI 4 A-1U-1-2 .. 5 and JAKI 4 B-1U-1-2 .. 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
