Philippines
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MS-88-185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
The JetsMake It Real
Vinyl pressings
Make It Real
by The Jets · 1987
15 pressings7 countriesSynth-popBalladElectronicPop
Make It Real was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Make It Real
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-88-185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-533117", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-335757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 921-012", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 934-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Jamaica | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records S45-175267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-2385912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-2385912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | MCA Records P-24027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Make It Real (English Version)4:16
- A2Alla Tu (Spanish Version)4:16
- B1Alla Tu / Make It Real (Bilingual Version)4:16
- B2Make It Real (Instrumental Version)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Make It Real are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Make It Real are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Make It Real first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Philippines. One of them is MCA Records MS-88-185.
How do I tell if my copy of Make It Real is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS-88-185) 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 Make It Real 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.
