UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 692Polydor 821 795-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 692 A//1 ▽ 420 WRunout stamped side A
POSPX 692 B//1 ▽ 420 WRunout stamped side B
POSPX 692-ASide 1 Label
POSPX 692-BSide 2 Label
Jeff TyzikJammin' In Manhattan
Vinyl pressings
Jammin' In Manhattan
by Jeff Tyzik · 1984
13 pressings5 countriesElectroJazz-FunkElectronicJazz
Jammin' In Manhattan was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Jammin' In Manhattan
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 692
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Pre-Release
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 692-ASide A Label
POSPX 692-BSide B Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PODJ 692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 795-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 795-7
- Format
- 7"
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 821 795-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 821 795-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 821 795-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 821 795-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 821 795-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 692 / Polydor 821 795-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 692First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor PODJ 692First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 692First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 795-1 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 795-7 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 795-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 821 795-7First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AJammin' In Manhattan (Long Version)
- BKiller Joe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jammin' In Manhattan are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jammin' In Manhattan are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Jammin' In Manhattan first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 692.
How do I tell if my copy of Jammin' In Manhattan is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 692, POSP 692, PODJ 692, 821 795-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 692 A//1 ▽ 420 W and POSPX 692 B//1 ▽ 420 W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jammin' In Manhattan 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.