UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista JJK 221
- Format
- 12"
Jermaine JacksonSweetest Sweetest
Vinyl pressings
Sweetest Sweetest
by Jermaine Jackson · 1984
21 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Sweetest Sweetest 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 Sweetest Sweetest
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Arista JJK 121
- Format
- 10"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista JJK 121
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista JJK 1
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista JJKPD 1
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-9393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Arista K-9393First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 491-100 / Arista 106 491First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 601 323First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 491First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Arista ARS 37117First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Arista ARS 38028First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Arista K 9393First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista 106 491First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8380First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 12-8380First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A-106 491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista F-601 323First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A106.491First year7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Arista JJK 221First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Arista JJK17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASweetest Sweetest
- BCome To Me (One Way Or Another)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweetest Sweetest are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Sweetest Sweetest are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Sweetest Sweetest first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Arista JJK 221.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweetest Sweetest is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JJK 221, JJK 121, JJK 1, JJKPD 1) 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 Sweetest Sweetest 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.
