US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL-D 154
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRLD-154-ASide A Etchings
PRLD-154-B ReSide B Etchings
Vinyl pressings
In The Bush
by Musique · 1978
29 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
In The Bush 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 In The Bush
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Italy
December 1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PR 71110
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HKAS 32590 1S SM - 1A 6Etched runout side A, variant 1
HKAS 32591 1S SM - 1A3Etched runout side B, variant 1
HKAS 32590 2S SM - 1A 1 7Etched runout side A, variant 2
HKAS 32597 1S SM - 1A (signature) 5Etched runout side B, variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records 103264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PLCS-1791
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records TDS - 027
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRC 154
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HKAS 32584 1S SM 1ARunout etchings side A
HKAS 32585 1S SM 1A3Runout etchings side B
HKAS 32584Label side A
HKAS 32585Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Prelude Records TDS - 027First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | Prelude Records 103264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Prelude Records PLCS-1791First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Italy | Prelude Records PRC 154First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Prelude Records PRL-D 154First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Prelude Records PRL 7111012", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1978 | Italy | Prelude Records PR 71110First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Prelude Records TDS-02712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Not On Label QC 143612", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Mixed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Mixed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1979 | Canada | Prelude Records PRL D 16312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Jupiter Records 600 025 / Jupiter Records 600 025-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Hong Kong | Prelude Records PRL D 16312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Prelude Records VIP-26857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Japan | Prelude Records VIP-26857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Trebol TDI 8002112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1337 R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Repress |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USA & Canada | Prelude Records SPEC-183012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Canada | Unidisc SPEC-1337 / Prelude Records SPEC-133712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label PR 1215812", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Mispress · Unofficial | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, Mispress · Unofficial |
| ? | USA & Canada | Prelude Records SPEC-133712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | USA & Canada | Prelude Records SPEC-133712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIn The Bush (Disco Version)7:35
- BKeep On Jumpin' (Disco Version)5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Bush are there?
29 vinyl pressings of In The Bush are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 2024.
When was In The Bush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Italy, Australia, Brazil. One of them is Prelude Records PRL-D 154.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Bush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRL-D 154, PR 71110, 103264, PLCS-1791) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLD-154-A and PRLD-154-B Re. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Bush 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.
