Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222986
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A MX201962 BA222986-1 kdisc JGSide A runout
B MX201963 BA222986-2 kdisc JGSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
by Men At Work · 1982
19 pressings11 countriesRock
Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
2 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222986
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS BA 222986First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222986First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 38 041117" | 7" |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBSA 3667 / CBS A-36677", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 36687", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-2497", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12-366712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS SSC 55337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-36677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-36677", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.366712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A 36687", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Epic TA 366812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Epic A36687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive4:12
- BShintaro2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia, New Zealand. One of them is CBS BA 222986.
How do I tell if my copy of Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 222986) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A MX201962 BA222986-1 kdisc JG and B MX201963 BA222986-2 kdisc JG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive 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.
