US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1-4 STA-38620-1 SP MCR BreA-Side Runout Etching
1-4 STA-38784-1 SP MCR BreB-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-38620-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-38784-SPB-Side Label
The Blues BrothersJailhouse Rock
Vinyl pressings
Jailhouse Rock
by The Blues Brothers · 1980
12 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollRhythm & BluesRock
Jailhouse Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Jailhouse Rock
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-38620 MOLabel A
ST-A-38784 MOLabel B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-38620-SP
ST-A-38620-SP
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-38620 MO
ST-A-38620 MO
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic AT 3758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11 607
- 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 11 607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 11 607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | WEA Records B.V. ATL 11.607First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Atlantic 45 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 37587", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Mexico | Atlantic SWA-0017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AJailhouse Rock3:18
- BSweet Home Chicago3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jailhouse Rock are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Jailhouse Rock are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Jailhouse Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Canada, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlantic 3758.
How do I tell if my copy of Jailhouse Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3758, AT 3758, 11 607, ATL 11.607) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-4 STA-38620-1 SP MCR Bre and 1-4 STA-38784-1 SP MCR Bre. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jailhouse Rock 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.
