US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3730Mercury 9110 075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3730-ASide A Label
SRM-1-3730-BSide B Label
Ohio PlayersJass-Ay-Lay-Dee
Vinyl pressings
Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee
by Ohio Players · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee 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 Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Mercury SRM-1-3730Mercury 9110 075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3730-ASide A Label
SRM-1-3730-BSide B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3730Mercury 9110 075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3730-A-II STERLINGSide A Label
SRM-1-3730-B-4 STERLINGSide B Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3730Mercury 9110 075
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold; Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3730-A-3 CT T1 [STERLING]Side A run-out etching [stamp], variant 1
SRM-1-3730-B-2 CT T1 [STERLING]Side B run-out etching [stamp], variant 1
SRM-1-3730-A-1 CT T1 [STERLING A] 2Side A run-out etching [stamp], variant 2
SRM-1-3730-B-2 CT T1 [STERLING C] 7Side B run-out etching [stamp], variant 2
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RJ-7528
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Malaysia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 893
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7528First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7528First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Malaysia | Mercury 6338 893First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6339 893First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 893First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3730 / Mercury 9110 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3730 / Mercury 9110 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3730 / Mercury 9110 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3730 / Mercury 9110 075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On LabelLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Funk-O-Nots4:48
- A2Sleepwalkin'5:27
- A3Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee8:18
- B1Nott Enuff4:58
- B2Time Slips Away/Shoot Yer Shot7:13
- B3Dance (If Ya Wanta)6:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-3730.
How do I tell if my copy of Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-3730, RJ-7528, 6338 893, 6339 893) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-3730-A and SRM-1-3730-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee 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.
