US
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8017
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3098-W 3 MCA81- l ◈-G-◈Runout side A
MCA-3099-W1 l ◈-G-◈Runout side B
MCA-3100-W1 l ◈-G-◈Runout side C
MCA-3101-W▣1 MCA81- l ◈-G-◈Runout side D
Vinyl pressings
Royal Jam
by The Crusaders · 1982
26 pressings15 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkFusionJazz
Royal Jam was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Royal Jam
20 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8017
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-3098-W2 MCASh ◈-P-◈Side A runout, variant 1
MCA-3099-W2 ◈-P-◈Side B runout, variant 1
MCA-3100-W4 MCASh ◈-P-◈Side C runout, variant 1
MCA-3101-W2 MCASh ◈-P-◈Side D runout, variant 1
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCDW 455
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCDW-455-A1 POUNDA TA1PE ARunout side A
MCDW-455-B1 O ARunout side B
MCDW-455-C1 12 ARunout side C
MCDW-455-D1 ARunout side D
Japan
October 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-5638~9
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2-8017
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
H III MCA 2 8017 A RI-1Sida A runout hand etched
H III MCA 2 8017 B RI-2Sida B runout hand etched
H III MCA 2 8017 C R2-1Sida C runout hand etched
H III MCA 2 8017 D R2-2Sida D runout hand etched
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 6640 042
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 2-8017First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | MCA Records 6640 042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records MCA 8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | MCA Records 250 404-1 / MCA Records MCA 2-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 301 995 / MCA Records 301 995-420First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | MCA Records 301 995 / MCA Records 301 995-420First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Germany | MCA Records 250404-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Italy | MCA Records AMCAL 24162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | MCA Records AMCAL 24162LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-9527~8First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-9527~8First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Philippines | MCA Records MCA2-8017First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA 2-8017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | MCA Records DLPL 555/6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Overture (I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today)3:30
- A2One Day I'll Fly Away5:37
- A3Fly With Wings Of Love8:36
- B1Burnin' Up The Carnival5:36
- B2Last Call7:48
- C1The Thrill Is Gone4:58
- C2Better Not Look Down5:33
- C3Hold On4:07
- D1Street Life6:47
- Encores
- D2I Just Can't Leave Your Love Alone3:03
- D3Never Make A Move Too Soon3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Royal Jam are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Royal Jam are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Royal Jam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Japan, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 2-8017.
How do I tell if my copy of Royal Jam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 2-8017, MCDW 455, P-5638~9, 6640 042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-3098-W 3 MCA81- l ◈-G-◈ and MCA-3099-W1 l ◈-G-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Royal Jam 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.
