US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic PE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-38588-G2A G1 (HXAP)Side A Runout
PBL-38588 -G1A G1 A1 (H-AP)Side B Runout
AL 38588Side A Label
BL 38588Side B Label
MtumeJuicy Fruit
Vinyl pressings
Juicy Fruit
by Mtume · 1983
13 pressings6 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Juicy Fruit 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 Juicy Fruit
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PAL38588-IASide A Runout
P PBL38588-IBSide B Runout
P PAL 38588-2BSide A Runout, variant 2
P PBL 38588-1BSide B Runout, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1G o PAL 38588-2F A3Variant 1 - Side A etched
G1 PBL 38588-1e \TVariant 1 - Side B etched
o G1 PAL 38588-2C A7Variant 2 - Side A
o G1 PBL 38588-1C T7Variant 2 - Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P c PAL38588-1BRunout A Side Etched
G1 PBL38588-1C B1Runout B Side Etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o PAL 38588-1BSide A Runout etched exc. o, stamped, Variant 1
P o PBL 38588-1B DSide B Runout etched exc. o D, stamped, Variant 1
P o PAL 38588-2A ASide A Runout etched exc. o A, stamped, Variant 2
P o PBL 38588-1B DSide B Runout etched exc. o , stamped, Variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 38588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(Side A): P o PAL 38588-2A B
(Side B): P o PBL 38588-1B C
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25.3P 454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 25･3P-454First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 25･3P-454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2871First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPC 25399First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPC 25399First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic PE 38588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic FE 38588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Green Light5:18
- A2Juicy Fruit6:00
- A3Hips5:44
- A4Would You Like To (Fool Around)3:37
- B1Your Love's Too Good (To Spread Around)4:47
- B2Hip Dip Skippedabeat5:08
- B3Ready For Your Love3:55
- B4The After 6 Mix (Juicy Fruit Part II)3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Juicy Fruit are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Juicy Fruit are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Juicy Fruit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Epic PE 38588.
How do I tell if my copy of Juicy Fruit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 38588, FE 38588, EPC 25399, 25.3P 454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-38588-G2A G1 (HXAP) and PBL-38588 -G1A G1 A1 (H-AP). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Juicy Fruit 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.