US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Jermaine
by Jermaine Jackson · 1980
21 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Jermaine was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Jermaine
17 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M8-948M1-A-15A ZXE#12Side A Runout Etched
M8-948M1-B-15A ZXE#12Side B Runout Etched
M8-948M1-A-15A ZXE#13 ANFSide A Runout Etched - Variant 2
M8-948M1-B-15A ZXE#13 ANVSide B Runout Etched - Variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M8-948M-A-15A ZXESide A runout
M8-948M1-B-15A ZXESide B runout
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album · CRC
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Black Label Text
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Motown M8-948M1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Blue Label Text
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Motown M 8948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Motown M-948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Motown 2C 068-64182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 260·15·004 / Bellaphon 260·15·004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Motown 1 C 064-64 182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6755First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Motown VIP-6755First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Motown IM-46.041 / Imavox IM-46.041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Motown M8-948M1 / Motown M8-948-M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Motown 2-47.077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Motown STML 12147 / Motown 0C 062·64 182First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M8-948M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M8-948M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M8-948M1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M8-948M1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Tamla Motown M8-948M1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Pieces Fit5:22
- A2You Like Me Don't You4:59
- A3Little Girl (Don't You Worry)4:47
- A4All Because Of You4:42
- A5You've Changed1:50
- B1First You Laugh, Then You Cry4:50
- B2I Miss You So2:44
- B3Can I Change My Mind3:29
- B4Beautiful Morning5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jermaine are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Jermaine are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Jermaine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown M8-948M1.
How do I tell if my copy of Jermaine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M8-948M1, STML 12147, M 8948, M-948) 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 Jermaine 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.
