UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 361Mercury 865 372-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Label.
- Runout / matrix
MER 361 A-1U-1-QIA-Side Runout (Stamped)
MER 361 B-1U-1-QIB-Side Runout (Stamped)
L.A. GunsThe Ballad Of Jayne
Vinyl pressings
The Ballad Of Jayne
by L.A. Guns · 1989
13 pressings3 countriesGlamElectronicRock
The Ballad Of Jayne was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Ballad Of Jayne
1 pressing came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MER 361 / Mercury 865 372-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Polygram 876 984-77" | 7" |
| 1991 | Europe | Polygram 865 166-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 865 167-112", EP | 12", EP |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MERX36112" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MER 3617", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MERP 3617", Shape, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MERDJ 36112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo GUNDJ 21212", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label L.A. 17", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MER 3617", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MER 3617", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury MERP 3617", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1The Ballad Of Jayne
- A2Some Lie 4 Love (Live)
- B1Kiss My Love Goodbye (Live)
- B2Over The Edge (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Jayne are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Ballad Of Jayne are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was The Ballad Of Jayne first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is Mercury MER 361.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ballad Of Jayne is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 361) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 361 A-1U-1-QI and MER 361 B-1U-1-QI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ballad Of Jayne 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.
