Netherlands
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATLN 50664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ATLN-50-664-A KENDUN-A JGRunout side A
ATLN-50-664-B KENDUN-A JGRunout side B
ATLN 50664-ALabel side A
ATLN 50664-BLabel side B
Jan AkkermanJan Akkerman 3
Vinyl pressings
Jan Akkerman 3
by Jan Akkerman · 1979
15 pressings12 countriesJazz-RockJazzRock
Jan Akkerman 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Jan Akkerman 3
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA International Inc. 208738
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 50664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OR MX191235325SD50664-1Side 1 runout stamped variant 1
OR MX191236 SD50664-2Side 2 runout stamped variant 1
6R MX191235325SD50664-1Side 1 runout stamped [except 325 etched] variant 2
6R MX191326 SD50664-2Side 2 runout stamped variant 2
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 50664-A PFSide A runout
WEA 50664-B PFSide B runout
Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 50664-A PFRunout side A
WEA 50664-B PFRunout side B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 664
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 50664-A PFSide A runout hand-etched
WEA 50664-B PFSide B runout hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | WEA International Inc. 208738First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Atlantic SD 50664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 664First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 664LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlantic ATL 50 664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Philippines | Atlantic ATLN 50664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Atlantic ATLN 50664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Atlantic ATL 50 664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | WEA International Inc. WIC 5005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATLN 50664First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | WEA 38.034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 50664LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Atlantic ATLN 50664LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Stingray (Get Up With That)4:49
- A2Wait And See4:58
- A3She's So Divine3:50
- B1Funk Me6:56
- B2This Is The One6:01
- B3Nightprayer5:46
- B4Time Out Of Mind1:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jan Akkerman 3 are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Jan Akkerman 3 are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Jan Akkerman 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic ATLN 50664, released October 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Jan Akkerman 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATLN 50664, 208738, SD 50664, ATL 50 664) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ATLN-50-664-A KENDUN-A JG and ATLN-50-664-B KENDUN-A JG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jan Akkerman 3 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.
