Vinyl pressings
by Madness · 1985
Uncle Sam 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.
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
JAZZ 712 A-1U-1- ´ ¯ `Side A runout
JAZZ 712 B-1U-1- ´ ¯ `Side B runout
JAZZ 712 A-1U-1-1-'. BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout, variant 1
JAZZ 712 B-1U-1-1-'8 BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout, variant 1
JAZZY+7+A SRT BILBO.TAPE ONEA-Side runout
JAZZY+7+B SRT DB.TAPE ONEB-Side runout
JAZZ 7 A-1U-1-1-1 BILBO TAPE ONE HERE THEY COME AGAINA-side, stamped/etched, variant 1
JAZZ 7 B-2U-1-1-1 BILBO TAPE ONE HEY HEY WE'RE THE MADDIES.B-side, stamped/etched, variant 1
JAZZ 7 A-1U-1-1 ⇀ 7 BILBO TAPE ONE HERE THEY COME AGAINA-side, stamped/etched, variant 2
JAZZ 7 B-2U-1-1 ⇀ 6 BILBO TAPE ONE HEY HEY WE'RE THE MADDIES.B-side, stamped/etched, variant 2
JAZZ 7 A-1U-1-1 ⇀ X1 BILBO.TAPE ONE HERE THEY COME AGAIN…A-Side runout
JAZZ 7 B-2U-1-1 ⇀ X1 BILBO.TAPE ONE HEY HEY WE'RE THE MADDIES.B-Side runout
JAZZ 7ASide A runout
JAZZ 7₳BSide B runout
JAZZ 7ASide A label
JAZZ 7BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Zarjazz JAZZ 7 - 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Zarjazz JAZZ 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 736 / Virgin 107 736-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 440 076 / Zarjazz 440076First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 440 077 / Zarjazz 440 077First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 602 044-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Zarjazz JAZZ 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 7 - 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin F 602.044First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin A-107.736 / Virgin 107 736-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Zarjazz JAZZ 7 / Virgin JAZZ 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Zarjazz JAZZF-7First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Zarjazz JAZZ 7-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Zarjazz JAZZY 7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
16 vinyl pressings of Uncle Sam are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Zarjazz JAZZ 7-12, released October 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAZZ 7-12, JAZZY 7, JAZZ 7, JAZZF-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAZZ 712 A-1U-1- ´ ¯ ` and JAZZ 712 B-1U-1- ´ ¯ `. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
