UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JTTV1A // 1 ▽420 R X tone
JTTV1B // 1 ▽420 R
Vinyl pressings
Original Masters
by Jethro Tull · 1985
72 pressings23 countriesProg RockFolk RockBlues RockClassic Rock
Original Masters was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Original Masters
25 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JTTV1 A//1 ▽420 RSide A, stamped, Variant 1
JTTV1 B//1 ▽420 RSide B, stamped, Variant 1
JTTV1 A//2 ▽420 RSide A, stamped, Variant 2
JTTV1 B//2 ▽420 RSide B, stamped, Variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PRS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JTTV1 A//3 ▽420 V 1 1A-side runout, stamped
JTTV1 + 1 + B ORLAKEB-side runout, stamped
JTTV1 A//3 ▽420 V 1 1A-side runout, stamped, variant 2
JTTV1 B//3 ▽420 V 1 1B-side runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JTTV 1 A//3 ▽420 V 5 ASide A runout, variant 1
JTTV 1 B//3 ▽420 V [illegible] ASide B runout, variant 1
JTTV 1 A//3 ▽420 V V JSide A runout, variant 2
JTTV 1 B//3 ▽420 V I VSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV1
- Format
- LP, Advance, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JTTV1A//1V420RA side runout
JTTV1B//2V420RB side runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JTTV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · CBS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JTTV•1 A5 7 ASide A runout
JTTV 1 B//3 ▽420 V CSide B runout
JTTV 1-ASide A label
JTTV 1-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 72 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s64 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS-41515First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS-41515LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Chrysalis CHRL-007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 038-321515 1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 038-3 21515 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 427First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 826 733-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Israel | Chrysalis JTTV 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis 54 3215151LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1515First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L38487 (JTTV -1)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Philippines | Chrysalis CDL12072First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Portugal | Chrysalis 636315First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHR-1515First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Sweden | Chrysalis CHR 1515First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия С60 26419 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия С60 26419 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1991 | USSR | Мелодия С60 26419 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1998 | US | DCC Compact Classics LPZ-2059 / Chrysalis 72438-19910-1-5LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1998 | US | Chrysalis LPZ-2059LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 207 427LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 207 427LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Chrysalis 0946 3 21515 1 3LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Living In The Past
- A2Aqualung
- A3Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll, Too Young To Die
- A4Locomotive Breath
- A5Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of The New Day
- A6Bungle In The Jungle
- B1Sweet Dreams
- B2Songs From The Wood
- B3Witches Promise
- B4Thick As A Brick
- B5Minstrel In The Gallery
- B6Life's A Long Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Original Masters are there?
72 vinyl pressings of Original Masters are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1985 and 1998.
When was Original Masters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, El Salvador and more. One of them is Chrysalis JTTV 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Original Masters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JTTV 1, JTTV1, FV 41515, F1 21515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JTTV1A // 1 ▽420 R X tone and JTTV1B // 1 ▽420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Original Masters 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.
