US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 43206
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4V9 43206 A CC2 GE1 A2 STERLINGSide A runout
4V9 43206 B CC1 1 G1 B4 STERLINGSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Jingo
by John "Jellybean" Benitez · 1987
16 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Jingo was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Jingo
14 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 43230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 4 43230 A - C1 G1 D BVA side
VS 4 43230 B 4 G1 A2B side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 43230
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VS4 43230 ALabel Side A
VS4 43230 AALabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 43206
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JELX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JEL X 2 A1 1 2 C NS.Side A runout etched variant 1
JELX 2 B DSide B runout etched variant 1
JEL X 2 A1 ⋀ NSSide A runout variant 2
JELX 2 B1 ⋀Side B runout variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis JEL 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JEL 2 A2 <Hand Etched Runout, Side A
JEL 2 B2 <Hand Etched Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Costa Rica | CBS 8016015First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 609 644First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 644First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 870 503-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 870 503-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis JELX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis JEL 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis JELR 2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis JELXW 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis JEL 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 43206First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Chrysalis VS4 43230First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 43206First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Chrysalis VS4 43230First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ecuador | CBS 833-005512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Jingo (Fun House Mix)7:40
- A2Jingo (West 26th Street Mix)4:03
- B1Jingo (UK House Mix)7:48
- B2Mirage (Dancers Dream) (Part III)6:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jingo are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Jingo are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Jingo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Costa Rica, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis 4V9 43206.
How do I tell if my copy of Jingo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4V9 43206, VS4 43230, JELX 2, JEL 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4V9 43206 A CC2 GE1 A2 STERLING and 4V9 43206 B CC1 1 G1 B4 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jingo 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.
