US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2357-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T A+M AM-02357-A T4Side A runout
T A+M-AM02357B -T6Side B runout
Quincy JonesJust Once / The Dude
Vinyl pressings
Just Once / The Dude
by Quincy Jones · 1981
13 pressings9 countriesBalladFunkBoogieFunk / Soul
Just Once / The Dude was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Just Once / The Dude
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2357-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM-02357-A P1 ❀Side A - Etched
A&M AM-02357-B P1 ❀Side B - Etched
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Both Sides - Stamped
02357-ALabel side A
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2357-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02357-A T2 ❀ [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] T11Runout side A, etched [stamped]
T A&M-AM-02357-B T6 ❀ [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] T11Runout side B, etched [stamped]
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2357-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02357-A S1 ❀ [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] ϟ1A Side, runout, etched / except [stamped]
A&M-AM-02357-B S3 [MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] ❀ ϟϟB Side, runout, etched / except [stamped]
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2357A&M Records 2357-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M AM-02357-A-S2 MONO [birds] MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. sA-Side Runout Etching
A&M AM-02357-A S1 [flower] MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. sB-Side Runout Etching
02357-ALabels
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-8410
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records K-8410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Barbados | A&M Records 2357First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2357First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | A&M Records 65024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-736First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2357-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2357 / A&M Records 2357-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2357-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2357-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2357-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | A&M Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AJust Once4:29
- BThe Dude5:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Once / The Dude are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Just Once / The Dude are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Just Once / The Dude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records 2357-S.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Once / The Dude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2357-S, 2357, K-8410, AM-2357) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T A+M AM-02357-A T4 and T A+M-AM02357B -T6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Once / The Dude 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.
