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House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere

by James Royal · 1969

10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere

9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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

June 1969
Label and catalog number
CBS 3915
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
Runout / matrix

8178Label A

8179Label B

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US

1969
Label and catalog number
Columbia 4-44813
Format
7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
Runout / matrix

J ZSP150458-1ARunout A, stamped

J ZSP150459-1ARunout B, stamped

JZSP 150458Label A

JZSP 150459Label B

Full details of this pressing

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.

1960s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1969GermanyCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1969GermanyCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1969PortugalCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1969SpainCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1969USColumbia 4-44813First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo
1969USColumbia 4-44813First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1969UKCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono
1969UKCBS 3915First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1969UKCBS 3915First year7", Single, Promo · Promo7", Single, Promo · Promo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UnknownColumbia 4-448137", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AHouse Of Jack2:35
  2. BWhich Way To Nowhere2:58

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere are there?

10 vinyl pressings of House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere are listed here, from 5 countries.

When was House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Spain, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is CBS 3915.

How do I tell if my copy of House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3915, 4-44813) 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 House Of Jack / Which Way To Nowhere 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.

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