Vinyl pressings
by Jethro Tull · 1977
Repeat - The Best Of Jethro Tull - Vol. II was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 18 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.
CHR 1135 A//3 1 1 5 CHK-1-1135 3rd SET BHRunout Side A, variant 1
CHR 1135 B//3 1 1 6 CHK-2-1135 3rd SET BHRunout Side B, variant 1
CHR 1135 A//3 1 2 6 CHK-1-1135 3rd SET BHRunout Side A, variant 2
CHR 1135 B//3 1 1 1 CHK-2-1135 3rd SET BHRunout Side B, variant 2
CHK-1-1135 LW1.2Side A etched except stamped '2'
CHK-2-1135 LW1.Side B etched
IS CHK-1-1135 SM2 ARunout Side 1 - etched
2 Z CHK-2-1135 SM-1 ARunout Side 2 - etched
CHK-1-1135 -WW1 #4 —◁Side A etched
CHK-2-1135 WW1 #2 —◁Side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Chrysalis L 36342 / Chrysalis L-36,342First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | Chrysalis CYL.36342LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Austria | Chrysalis 6307 611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Brazil | Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Chrysalis CHK 1135 / Chrysalis KCH 1135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Chrysalis CHK 1135 / Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | Chrysalis 6307 611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 611 / Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Chrysalis 6307 611First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1977 | Israel | Chrysalis CHR 1135First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Chrysalis 6307 611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-80938First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 511135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Chrysalis 202 665-320 / Chrysalis 202 665LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Mexico | Chrysalis CHR 21LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Chrysalis CHR 1135LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Canada | Chrysalis CHM 41135LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | US | Chrysalis FV 41135LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Chrysalis PV 41135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Chrysalis PV 41135LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Chrysalis 621115 / Edisom 621115LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Chrysalis 102-24023LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Chrysalis CH 42003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | South Korea | Chrysalis CKPL-0012 / Chrysalis CHR 1135-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 038 3 21135 1LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Chrysalis CHR 1135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 665 / Chrysalis 202 665-320LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 665-320 / Chrysalis 202 665LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 665-320 / Chrysalis 202 665LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Chrysalis 54 3211351LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Chrysalis 6307 611LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Chrysalis 6307 611LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | Not On Label T185LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV 41135 / Chrysalis F1 21135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHK 1135 / Chrysalis PV 41135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis CHK 1135LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Venezuela | Chrysalis CH 42.003 / Chrysalis CH 42003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
63 vinyl pressings of Repeat - The Best Of Jethro Tull - Vol. II are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1977 and 1992.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1135.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1135, CHK 1135, L 36342, 6307 611) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1135 A//3 1 1 5 CHK-1-1135 3rd SET BH and CHR 1135 B//3 1 1 6 CHK-2-1135 3rd SET BH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
