UK
May 1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 115
- Format
- 7"
Precious WilsonThe Jewel Of The Nile
Vinyl pressings
The Jewel Of The Nile
by Precious Wilson · 1986
16 pressings9 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
The Jewel Of The Nile 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 The Jewel Of The Nile
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 115Jive JIVE C115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Cassette, Sampler
Europe
May 1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 115
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LMD 468Jive X 14308
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LMD468AEtched Runout Side 1
LMD468B-2Etched Runout Side 2
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LS1642Jive LS1642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Benelux
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 145.223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
145.223-ALabel & runout
145.223-BLabel & runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD 468 / Jive X 14308First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LS1642 / Jive LS1642First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Benelux | Jive 145.223First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Jive JIVE T 115First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.14555 / Jive 6.14555 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.20551First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.14555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 151.211First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Jive X 14308 / Liberation Records LMD 468First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Jive K9739First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE 115First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Spain | Jive JIVE 115First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Spain | Jive JIVE 115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE 115 / Jive JIVE C115First year7", 45 RPM, Cassette, Sampler | 7", 45 RPM, Cassette, Sampler |
| 1986 | Europe | Jive JIVE T 115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Jewel Of The Nile3:47
- BDon't Take It Away4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jewel Of The Nile are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Jewel Of The Nile are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Jewel Of The Nile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is Jive JIVE 115, released May 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jewel Of The Nile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE 115, JIVE T 115, LMD 468, LS1642) 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 The Jewel Of The Nile 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.