Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magic M9778Magic M 9778
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
TelexSpike Jones
Vinyl pressings
Spike Jones
by Telex · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesLeftfieldElectronic
Spike Jones 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 Spike Jones
10 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magic S 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-778-A PY W1Runout side A variant 1
S-778-B PY X1Runout side B variant 1
S - 778 - A Py X 1Runout side B variant 2
S - 778 - B Py Y 1Runout side B variant 2
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magic M 778
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M-778-A Py Z1Runout, side A
M-778-B Py Z1Runout, side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Boulevard Records BLVD 026
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc MM-709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Boulevard Records BLV 010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Belgium | Magic M9778 / Magic M 9778First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Belgium | Magic S 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Belgium | Magic M 778First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD 026First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Unidisc MM-709First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLV 010First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722.862First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722.862First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 721.862 / Flarenasch 721 862First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722862 / Flarenasch 722.862First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ASpike Jones3:24
- BBasta3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spike Jones are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Spike Jones are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Spike Jones first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Belgium, Canada, France. One of them is Magic M9778.
How do I tell if my copy of Spike Jones is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M9778, S 778, M 778, BLVD 026) 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 Spike Jones 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.
