Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VP - 015Charisma VP 015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Julian LennonJesse
Vinyl pressings
Jesse
by Julian Lennon · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Jesse 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 Jesse
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89529Charisma 7-89529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Pressing, SP
- Runout / matrix
SRC STA 47132 - 1 STERLINGRunout A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps)
SRC STA 48095 - 5 STERLINGRunout B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps)
ST-A-47132-SPLabel Side A
ST-A-48095-SPLabel Side B
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89529Charisma 7-89529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-47132-ARLabel Side A
ST-A-48095-ARLabel Side B
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89529Charisma 7-89529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Specialty, SP
- Runout / matrix
SRC STA 47132 2 STERLINGBoth runouts, etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps)
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 753
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89529Charisma 7-89529
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin JL-4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin JL-4First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Atlantic 78 95297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin VP - 015 / Charisma VP 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89529 / Charisma 7-89529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89529 / Charisma 7-89529First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic PR 753First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89529 / Charisma 7-89529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89529 / Charisma 7-89529First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJesse3:48
- BJesse3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jesse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jesse are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Jesse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Spain, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Virgin VP - 015.
How do I tell if my copy of Jesse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VP - 015, 7-89529, PR 753, JL-4) 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 Jesse 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.
