US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 918
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TB-918-A F/W HERbIE JR :>) SRCEtchings side A
TB-918-B F/W HERbIE JR :>) SRCEtchings side B
TB 918 ALabel side A
TB 918 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Talkin' All That Jazz
by Stetsasonic · 1988
18 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Talkin' All That Jazz was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Talkin' All That Jazz
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 918-7
- Format
- 7"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 918
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy TB 918
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Breakout USAT 640
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records USAF 640A&M Records Usaf 640
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
USAF 640 A1 PR-P JAA Side Runout Etched
USAF 640 B1 PR-PB Side Runout Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 7-2166-PR / Tommy Boy B.C. 7-2166-PRFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 12001First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USAT 640First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records USAF 640 / A&M Records Usaf 640First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USA 640 / A&M Records USA 640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records USAT 640First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Breakout USA 640 DJ / Breakout Usa 640First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 918First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 918First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 918-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | Tommy Boy TB 918First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Tommy Boy TBV310A12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Tommy Boy TBV 310B12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Tommy Boy OG031012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Stetsasonic) SA-0112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2006 | UK | Tommy Boy 8122-74788-1 / Rhino Records 8122-74788-112", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tommy Boy TB 91812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Talkin' All That Jazz (Extended Vocal)7:00
- A2Talkin' All That Jazz (Bob-ty-rodd-db-dad Dub)7:34
- B1Talkin' All That Jazz (Radio Version)3:50
- B2Talkin' All That Jazz (Dominoes Vocal)3:50
- B3Talkin' All That Jazz (Dominoes Instrumental)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talkin' All That Jazz are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Talkin' All That Jazz are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 2006.
When was Talkin' All That Jazz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, Germany. One of them is Tommy Boy TB 918.
How do I tell if my copy of Talkin' All That Jazz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TB 918, TB 918-7, USAT 640, USAF 640) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TB-918-A F/W HERbIE JR :>) SRC and TB-918-B F/W HERbIE JR :>) SRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talkin' All That Jazz 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.