US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Impact! JHK006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JHK 006 A
JHK 006 B
The Mighty DiamondsJail House
Vinyl pressings
Jail House
by The Mighty Diamonds · 1975
10 pressings2 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae
Jail House was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Jail House
4 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Jo Jo 1959
Jo Jo 1960
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Well Charge
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1975 | US | Impact! JHK006First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Well ChargeFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Jamaica | Cord7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Well Charge7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit Bound7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AJail House
- BJail House (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jail House are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jail House are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Jail House first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Jamaica. One of them is Impact! JHK006.
How do I tell if my copy of Jail House is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JHK006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JHK 006 A and JHK 006 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jail House 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.
