UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records KOOL 1112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOOL 1112 1Y//2▽E420 1 1
KOOL 1112 2Y//2▽E420 1 1
Vinyl pressings
Jones Vs Jones
by Kool & The Gang · 1980
19 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoElectronicJazz
Jones Vs Jones was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Jones Vs Jones
16 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records KOOL 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KOOL 11 A//2▽420 FRA POLYGRAM A3 657Stamped runout, side A
KOOL11 B//3▽420 FRA DM POLYGRAM AC 657Stamped runout, side B
PPEtched runout, side A
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records KOOL 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KOOL 11 A//1▽E420 13 1Stamped Runout, Side A
KOOL11 B//1▽E420 13 1Stamped Runout, Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records GANG 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Double Pack
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records KOOL 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jukebox Release
- Runout / matrix
KOOL 11 A//1▽E420 A 11 13Stamped runout, side A
KOOL11 B//1▽420 13Stamped runout, side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records KOOL 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
KOOL 11 A // 1 ▽ E 420 1 1 3Side A runout
KOOL11 B // 1 ▽ E 420 1 1 1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | De-Lite Records DE 813First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 310920 / De-Lite Records 310920First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | France | De-Lite Records 101504 / Vogue 101504First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury KOOL 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 1112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records GANG 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 1112First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records DE 813First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records DE 813 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records DE 813First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | De-Lite Records DE 813 / De-Lite Records 6198 451First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | De-Lite Records KOOL 111212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | De-Lite Records GANG II7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJones Vs Jones3:45
- BSummer Madness (Live)6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jones Vs Jones are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Jones Vs Jones are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Jones Vs Jones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is De-Lite Records KOOL 1112.
How do I tell if my copy of Jones Vs Jones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOOL 1112, KOOL 11, GANG 11, DE 813) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOOL 1112 1Y//2▽E420 1 1 and KOOL 1112 2Y//2▽E420 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jones Vs Jones 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.
