US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP Pressing
Jerry Jeff WalkerJerry Jeff
Vinyl pressings
Jerry Jeff
by Jerry Jeff Walker · 1978
10 pressings4 countriesCountryCountry RockRockFolk
Jerry Jeff was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Jerry Jeff
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-163-A-SP4-1-11 AZ CB [SRC logo] 1-EXPORT PRCSide A runout, variant 1
6E-163-B2-PRC-1-11 AZ CBSide B runout, variant 1
6E-163-A 3 PRC-1-1 AZ CBSide A runout, variant 2
6E-163-B2-PRC-1-11 AZ CBSide B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SP - Speialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-163-A-SP LW SRCSide A runout, variant 1
6E-163-B-SP LW SRCSide B runout, variant 1
6E-163-A-SP CB LW SRC 1-1 1Side A runout, variant 2
6E-163-B-SP CB LW SRC 1-2Side B runout, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-163-A2-PRC-1-1 AZ CBRunout A
6E-163-B2-PRC-I-II AZ CBRunout B
6E-163-ALabel A
6E-163-BLabel B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-163-A1-PRCW-1Runout side A
6E-163-BS PRCW-1. CBRunout side B
6E-163-ALabel side A
6E-163-BLabel side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-163
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-163-A-SP4-1 AZ CB [SRC logo] 1-EXPORT PRCRunout A
6E-163-B2-PRC-1-11 AZ CBRunout B
6E-163-ALabel A
6E-163-BLabel B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Europe | Elektra ELK 52106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Elektra K52106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Elektra 6E-163First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra 6E-163LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Eastern Avenue River Railway Blues5:17
- A2Lone Wolf3:35
- A3Bad News2:51
- A4Boogie Mama3:27
- A5I'm Not Strange2:41
- B1Her Good Lovin' Grace2:37
- B2Comfort And Crazy3:11
- B3Follow6:48
- B4Banks Of The Old Bandera5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jerry Jeff are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jerry Jeff are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Jerry Jeff first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is Elektra 6E-163.
How do I tell if my copy of Jerry Jeff is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-163, K52106, ELK 52106) 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 Jerry Jeff 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.
