US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6983
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6983 -JW2 #1 ()ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side I runout
BRK-2-6983 JW1 #4 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. ()Side II runout
Vinyl pressings
Norma Jean
by Norma Jean Wright · 1978
20 pressings16 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Norma Jean 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 Norma Jean
17 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 13 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6983
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6983-LW 2 1 ✲ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A, variant 1
BRK-2-6983-LW 5•• 3 ✲ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B, variant 1
BRK-1-6983-LW4• 1 ✲ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A, variant 2
BRK-2-6983 - LW 3• ✲ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6983
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6983- WW1 • ━◁ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout A
BRK-2-6983-WW3 • ━◁ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6983Warner Bros. Records BRK 6983
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX186115
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BR 6983Warner Bros. Records BRK 6983
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 36.084
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Bearsville BRK 6983 / Warner Bros. Records BRK 6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Bearsville BR 6983 / Warner Bros. Records BRK 6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 36.084First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Bearsville BEA 55 525 / Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Bearsville BEA 55 525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 55525 / Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10596WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-10596WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Bearsville BEA 55 525First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Philippines | Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | South Africa | Bearsville WBC 1384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Bearsville BRK 6983First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | Bearsville GX 01-1104LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Bearsville RISLP 14065LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Saturday6:05
- A2Having A Party4:28
- A3I Believe In You5:11
- B1Sorcerer4:58
- B2So I Get Hurt Again4:48
- B3This Is The Love3:03
- B4I Like Love5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norma Jean are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Norma Jean are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Norma Jean first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Bearsville BRK 6983.
How do I tell if my copy of Norma Jean is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRK 6983, BR 6983, 36.084, BEA 55 525) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRK-1-6983 -JW2 #1 ()ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. and BRK-2-6983 JW1 #4 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. (). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Norma Jean 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.