UK
September 18, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655206 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
by The Jacksons · 1989
2300 Jackson St was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
6552067 A1 ⋀Runout side A, etched, except [⋀] stamped, variant 1
6552067 B1 ⋀Runout side B, etched, except [⋀] stamped, variant 1
6552067 A1 4 ⋀Runout side A, etched, except [4 ⋀] stamped, variant 2
6552067 B1 4 ⋀Runout side B, etched, except [4 ⋀] stamped, variant 2
ZSS - 69022A - 1A. C G1Runout etched side A
ZSS - 69022-B-1A. Z G . 1Runout etched 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655206 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655206 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655206 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Epic QEL-45-20175First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2281First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-69022First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1989 | US | Epic EAS 1724First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic EAS 1795First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-69022First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655206 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655206 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655206 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
12 vinyl pressings of 2300 Jackson St are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Philippines and more. One of them is Epic 655206 8, released September 18, 1989.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655206 8, 655206 7, 655206 6, 34-69022) 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.
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.