Vinyl pressings
by Natalie Cole · 1987
Jump Start was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 12 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.
V-1-56053-Z1-Re1 S̶P̶R̶O̶-̶1̶-̶7̶9̶1̶3̶6̶-̶Z̶1̶ [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28311-Z1-Re1 △ 17373 1-1 CBSide A runout
V-2-56053-Z1-RE1 S̶P̶R̶O̶-̶2̶-̶7̶9̶0̶3̶7̶-̶Z̶1̶ [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28312-Z1-RE1 △ 17373-X 1-1 CBSide B runout
V-1-56053-Z̶-241624B-6̶24C-Z2 CB. ɑ B-27561-Z2 △16617 SP 0-1 AL-SPRunout side A etched
V-2-56053-241624A-241997-Z2 △16617-X ɑ B-27562-Z2 SP 0-1 AL-SPRunout side B etched
[Allied logo] R-17934-Z1 S-45-B-1-50073-241 624A Z1 Δ 16592Side A etched, variant 1
S-45-B-2-50073-241997-Z1 [Allied logo] R-17935-Z1 Δ 16593Side B etched, variant 1
[Allied logo] R-17934-Z2 S-45-B-1-50073-241 624A Z2 Δ 16592Side A etched, variant 2
S-45-B-2-50073-241997-Z2 [Allied logo] R-17935-Z2 Δ 16593Side B etched, variant 2
AL-SP V-1-56053-241624B-24C-Z2 CB. ɑ B-27561-Z2 △16617 SP 0-1Runout A Side Etched & Stamped
AL-SP ɑ B-27562-Z2 SP 0-1 V-2-56053-241624A-241997-Z2 △16617-XRunout B Side Etched & Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED 286First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH 2005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED 286First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records B-50073First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 1890 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records K 060-20 1891 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 003 20 2889 7 / EMI Electrola 003 20 2889 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Manhattan Records 06 2018907First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI PRP 1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Manhattan Records K 060-20 1891 6 / EMI 20 1891 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Manhattan Records F 50073First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Manhattan Records GOOD 193First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Manhattan Records EP-MH-9605 / Manhattan Records V-56053First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Manhattan Records MH-50018 / Manhattan Records B-31376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Manhattan Records TOLSP 2018907First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
30 vinyl pressings of Jump Start are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Manhattan Records V-56053.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-56053, B-50073, SPRO-79136, P-B-50073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-1-56053-Z1-Re1 S̶P̶R̶O̶-̶1̶-̶7̶9̶1̶3̶6̶-̶Z̶1̶ [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28311-Z1-Re1 △ 17373 1-1 CB and V-2-56053-Z1-RE1 S̶P̶R̶O̶-̶2̶-̶7̶9̶0̶3̶7̶-̶Z̶1̶ [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28312-Z1-RE1 △ 17373-X 1-1 CB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
