Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Webster Bros.
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LW-2205-AA side etch runout
LW-2205-BB side etch runout
Sonya SpenceJet Plane
Vinyl pressings
Jet Plane
by Sonya Spence · 1975
11 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Jet Plane was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Jet Plane
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Webster Bros.
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Webster Bros.
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LW-2205-AA side etch runout
LW-2205-BB side etch runout
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Webster Bros.
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Thunderbird
- Format
- 7" · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
G.R.C. 1649 R.R.S. P.K.
G.R.C. 1650 R.R.S. P.K.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Webster Bros.First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | HitFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Webster Bros.First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Webster Bros.First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Webster Bros.First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | ThunderbirdFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | US | Hot Shot!First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Webster Bros.7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Webster Bros.7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Sky Note SKY 10137" | 7" |
| ? | US | Hot Shot! ML-17407", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJet Plane4:00
- BJet Plane Version4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jet Plane are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Jet Plane are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Jet Plane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is Webster Bros..
How do I tell if my copy of Jet Plane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LW-2205-A and LW-2205-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jet Plane 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.