UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 650780 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Oran 'Juice' Jones1.2.1.
Vinyl pressings
1.2.1.
by Oran 'Juice' Jones · 1986
10 pressings4 countriesElectroSoulDiscoElectronic
1.2.1. was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 1.2.1.
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 38 06687Columbia 38 06687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 175862A-side label
ZSS 175861B-side label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 38 06687Columbia 38 06687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 175862A-side label
ZSS 175861B-side label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Def Jam Recordings 38 06687
- 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Def Jam Recordings 38 06687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650780 6First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | US | Def Jam Recordings 38 06687 / Columbia 38 06687First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Def Jam Recordings 38 06687 / Columbia 38 06687First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Def Jam Recordings 12CXP 06730 / Columbia 12CXP 0673012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings DEF 650828 6 / CBS 650828 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Def Jam Recordings DEF 650828 7 / CBS DEF 650828 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650780 6 / CBS 650780 612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Def Jam Recordings 650780 7 / CBS 650780 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Def Jam Recordings 44 06730 / Columbia 44 0673012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1.2.1.4:09
- BHere I Go Again4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1.2.1. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 1.2.1. are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was 1.2.1. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Def Jam Recordings 650780 6.
How do I tell if my copy of 1.2.1. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 650780 6, 38 06687) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1.2.1. 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.
