Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 7097
- Format
- 7"
John EddieJungle Boy
Vinyl pressings
Jungle Boy
by John Eddie · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Jungle Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Jungle Boy
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS A7097
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 7097
- Format
- 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05858
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) ZSS-175041-1B STERLINGA-side runout
P (AP) ZSS-175042-1A STERLINGB-side runout
ZSS 175041A-side label
ZSS 175042B-side label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-05858
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-175041-1C G 1 Sterling C 1Side A
ZSS-175042-1D G 1 Sterling A 6Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2307
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3472First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Columbia 38-05858First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 7097First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | CBS A7097First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | CBS TA 7097First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Columbia CAS 2307First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-05858First yearPromo, 12" · Promo | Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-05858First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-05858First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Columbia 38-05858First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AJungle Boy3:23
- BMary´s Ghost2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jungle Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jungle Boy are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Jungle Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBSA 7097.
How do I tell if my copy of Jungle Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBSA 7097, A7097, TA 7097, 38-05858) 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 Jungle Boy 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.