Germany
July 1978- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 15 750 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15750 A-2/78SRunout side A
15750 B-1/78SRunout side B
S 15 750 ALabel side A
S 15 750 BLabel side B
Martin GriffithsIsraelites
Vinyl pressings
Israelites
by Martin Griffiths · 1978
11 pressings8 countriesReggaeDiscoReggaeFunk / Soul
Israelites was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Israelites
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Jupiter Records 15 750 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
15750 A-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout stamped side A
15750 B-1/78S Made in GermanyRunout stamped side B
S 15 570 ALabel side A
S 15 570 BLabel side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- AVI Records AVI-231-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
068-231-A MR Δ 104830Etched in runout, side A
068-231-B MR Δ 104830-XEtched in runout, side B
068-231-ALabel side A
068-231-BLabel side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Inter Global Music E4-8280Epic E4-8280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 911 179Eurodisc 15750
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
15750 A ØSide A, runout, etched
15750 B ØSide B, runout, etched
15 750 ASide A, label
15 750 BSide B, label
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Durium DE 3017Durium Marche Estere DE. 3017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Inter Global Music IGM-002First year12", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Canada | Inter Global Music E4-8280 / Epic E4-8280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 911 179 / Eurodisc 15750First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Jupiter Records 15 750 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3017 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3017First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Durium DE 3017 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3017First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Groovy GRS 15094First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Jupiter Records 15.750-AFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-231-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Jupiter Records 15 750 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Jupiter Records JRS-008 / Jupiter Records JRS - 0087", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIsraelites3:58
- BYou Go Your Way3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Israelites are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Israelites are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Israelites first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Jupiter Records 15 750 AT, released July 1978.
How do I tell if my copy of Israelites is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15 750 AT, AVI-231-S, E4-8280, 911 179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15750 A-2/78S and 15750 B-1/78S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Israelites 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.