UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JAB 44Club JABD 44
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Double Pack / Green Injection Labels
Vinyl pressings
Victory
by Kool & The Gang · 1986
48 pressings20 countriesDiscoElectronic
Victory 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 Victory
46 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 19 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
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JAB 44Club JABD 44
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Double Pack / Blue Injection Labels
UK
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 44
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JABX - 44 - A2 ✱ JA MAXRunout, A-side, hand etched
JABX - 44 - B2 ✱ MAXRunout, B-side, hand etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JAB 44
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Injected Labels
- Runout / matrix
JAB 44 A//2▽420 T 1 1 1 JASide A runout
JAB 44-B1 MT1 2Side B runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 44
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Club JAB 44
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injected Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s47 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 074-1 / Phonogram 888074-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury PMSX 5First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury PMS 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Mercury PMS 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70105 / Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70105 / Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 074-1 / Phonogram 888074-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 888 074-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 888 074-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 888 074-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | Greece | Mercury 888 074-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Metronome 888 074-112", Maxi-Single, White Label, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, White Label, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AVictory
- BBad Woman
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victory are there?
48 vinyl pressings of Victory are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Victory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Club JAB 44, released November 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Victory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAB 44, JABX 44, JABX DJ 44, JABDJ 44) 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 Victory 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.
