Vinyl pressings
by Strawberry Switchblade · 1985
Jolene was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
KOW 42 T A//1▽420 V 1 1 4Runout side A, variant 1
KOW 42 T B//1▽420 V 1 1Runout side B, variant 1
KOW 42 T A//1▽420 V 1 1 3Runout side A, variant 2
KOW 42 T B//2▽420 V 1 1 4Runout side B, variant 2
KOW 42 A//2 ▽420 VA-Side, Stamped
KOW 42 B//1 ▽420 VB-Side, Stamped
KOW 42 T - ARunout Side A
KOW 42T - BRunout Side B
KOW 42 T A//1∇420 V 1 1Runout side A
KOW 42 T B//2∇420 V 1 1Runout side B
KOW 42 T A//2∇420 V 1 1Runout side A
KOW 42 T B//2∇420 V 1 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Korova 248 974-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Korova KOW 42 / Korova 248 999-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42P / Korova 248 999-7First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42T / Korova 248 974-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42 / Korova 248 999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Korova KOW 42TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | Europe | Korova 248 999-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | WEA P-2033 / Korova P-2033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | WEA P-2033 / Korova P-2033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-06012", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, 33 ⅓ RPM · Limited |
12 vinyl pressings of Jolene are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Japan, Germany and more. One of them is Korova KOW 42T, released September 2, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOW 42T, KOW 42, KOW 42P, 248 999-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOW 42 T A//1▽420 V 1 1 4 and KOW 42 T B//1▽420 V 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
