US
June 1, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2-51269Label Side A
2-51271Label Side B
Ohio PlayersJive Turkey (Part 1) / Streakin' Cheek To Cheek
Vinyl pressings
Jive Turkey (Part 1) / Streakin' Cheek To Cheek
by Ohio Players · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Jive Turkey was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Jive Turkey
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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
June 1, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2-51269-CS-4 PA MASTERDISKA side runout
2-51271-CS-5 PA MASTERDISKB side runout
2-51269A side labels
2-51271B side labels
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-51269Side A Print
2-51271Side B Print
2-51269-PR-6-1-1 MASTERDISKRunout, side A, etched / stamped
2-51269-PR-1-1-1 Ⓟ PR D MASTERDISKRunout, side B, etched / stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJ-395Mercury 73480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M-73480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6052676
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury M-73480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Colombia | Mercury 6052676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ecuador | Mercury 45-70002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Mercury 6837 2047", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Promo · Promo, Club edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Promo · Promo, Club edition |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Mercury 6052 616First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | South Africa | Mercury TOS.994 / Mercury 6052 616First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Mercury DJ-395 / Mercury 73480First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73480First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Mercury 73480First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJive Turkey (Part 1)3:05
- BStreakin' Cheek To Cheek2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jive Turkey are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jive Turkey are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Jive Turkey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Mercury 73480, released June 1, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Jive Turkey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 73480, DJ-395, M-73480, 6052676) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-51269 and 2-51271. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jive Turkey 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.
