Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4C 064-99289
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
4C064-99289-ASide A, etched
4C064-99289-BSide B, etched
MachiavelJester
Vinyl pressings
Jester
by Machiavel · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesHard RockProg RockRock
Jester was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Jester
7 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 56.471
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 4C 064-99289
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
4C064- 99289 ASide A etched
C064- 99289 - BSide B etched
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 14C 062-99289Harvest 14C 064-99289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 3C 064-99289
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1A 064-99289
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | Harvest 4C 064-99289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 56.471First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Harvest 4C 064-99289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Harvest 14C 062-99289 / Harvest 14C 064-99289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Harvest 3C 064-99289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Harvest 1A 064-99289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Harvest 1A 064-99289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Harvest 10C 064-099289LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Harvest 10C 064-099.289LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1A 064-99289LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Wisdom6:00
- A2Sparkling Jaw7:00
- A3Moments3:17
- A4In The Reign Of Queen Pollution6:56
- B1The Jester5:20
- B2Mr. Street Fair7:55
- B3Rock, Sea And Tree9:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jester are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jester are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Jester first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Belgium, Greece, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Harvest 4C 064-99289.
How do I tell if my copy of Jester is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4C 064-99289, 56.471, 14C 062-99289, 3C 064-99289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4C064-99289-A and 4C064-99289-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jester 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.