Netherlands
June 1981- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 1A 006-07492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
006-07492-A//47915-1-YRunout [stamped] side A
006-07492-B//47916-1-YRunout [stamped] side B
006-07492-ALabel side A
006-07492-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Jealous Guy
by John Lennon · 1981
26 pressings14 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Jealous Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Jealous Guy
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Japan
June 5, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Odeon EAS-17133
- Format
- 7", Single
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 3C 006-07492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
07492 -A- 10-4-81 I ^Etched Side A
07492 -b- 10-4-81 I ^Etched Side B
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 10C 006-007492Odeon 10 C 006-007.492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Odeon EAS-17133
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 10C 006-007492
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Parlophone 2 C 008-07492 / Parlophone 2C 008-07.4927", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Parlophone 3C 006-07492First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Odeon EAS-17133First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Odeon 10C 006-007492First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | Odeon 10C 006-007492 / Odeon 10 C 006-007.492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Parlophone 1A 006-07492First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Odeon EAS-17133First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone ED.16612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone ED.16612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone A16567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone K 060 20 0946 6 / Parlophone 1A K060-20 0946 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Parlophone R 61177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20094777", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Parlophone 1A 006-20 0947 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP 36007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Odeon 31C 006 074927", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-X-2377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJealous Guy4:10
- BGoing Down On Love3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jealous Guy are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Jealous Guy are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was Jealous Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, Japan, Italy, Spain. One of them is Parlophone 1A 006-07492, released June 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Jealous Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-07492, EAS-17133, 3C 006-07492, 10C 006-007492) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 006-07492-A//47915-1-Y and 006-07492-B//47916-1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jealous Guy 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.
