US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sunshine Recordings SG-809-12
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Men At PlayDr. Jam (In The Slam)
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Jam (In The Slam)
by Men At Play · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesElectroFunkHip HopBoogie
Dr. Jam (In The Slam) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Dr. Jam (In The Slam)
11 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
September 1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DEST 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEST 1 A¹ timtom-cbs MPOA side runout, etched
DEST 1 B¹ MPOB side runout, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DEST 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DES 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DES 1 - A1 I DAMONT BRunout A-side etched
DES 1 - B1 I DAMONT CRunout B-side etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Design Communications DEST 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DEST 1 A DAMONTA side runout, etched
DEST 1 B DAMONTB side runout, etched
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 101809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M.P.P.V. 101809AA-side stamped / etched
101809BB-side etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 311005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Germany | Rush Records RR 1007 / Rush Records Nr. 1007First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Megadisc MEGADISC 128306First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | WEB Records WEB S 302First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | WEB Records WEB M 202First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DEST 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DES 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DEST 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Sunshine Recordings SG-809-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Design Communications DEST 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Megadisc 08.107857" | 7" |
Tracklist
- A1Dr. Jam (In The Slam) (Long Version)5:45
- A2Dr. Jam (In The Slam) (Short Version)3:45
- BDr. Jam Instrumental5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Jam (In The Slam) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dr. Jam (In The Slam) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Dr. Jam (In The Slam) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Sunshine Recordings SG-809-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Jam (In The Slam) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG-809-12, DEST 1, DES 1, 101809) 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 Dr. Jam (In The Slam) 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.