Mexico
1991- Label and catalog number
- Sony Music PRLP-95717
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Michael JacksonJam
Vinyl pressings
Jam
by Michael Jackson · 1991
18 pressings9 countriesHouseElectronicHip HopPop
Jam was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Jam
1 pressing came out in 1991, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Mexico | Sony Music PRLP-95717First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Argentina | Sony Music DEP 9687", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Costa Rica | MJJ Productions 7100269212", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Epic 658360 7 / Epic EPC 658360 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Epic 658360 8 / Epic EPC 658360 812" | 12" |
| 1992 | South Korea | Epic CPL-130712", Album | 12", Album |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic ARIE 31247", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic 658360 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Epic ARIE 31247", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Epic XPR 181412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1992 | UK | Epic 658360 77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1992 | UK | Epic 658360 77", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658360 6 / Epic 31-658360-2012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Epic 658360 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Epic 49 7433412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJam (7" Edit)4:03
- BBeat It (Moby's Sub Mix)6:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jam are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Jam are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Jam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Mexico. One of them is Sony Music PRLP-95717.
How do I tell if my copy of Jam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRLP-95717) 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 Jam 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.
