UK
February 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 25R
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
The Reynolds GirlsI'd Rather Jack
Vinyl pressings
I'd Rather Jack
by The Reynolds Girls · 1989
29 pressings11 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronicPop
I'd Rather Jack 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.
How to spot a first pressing of I'd Rather Jack
28 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
February 13, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 25
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWLT 25 A*Label Side A
PWLT 25 B*Label Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 25
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 25 A [SNA logo] NSA-side runout
PWL 25 B [SNA logo]B-side runout
PWL 25 AA-side label
PWL 25 BB-side label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 25R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-25R-A ✱ NS MAX.Runout etched side A
PWLT-25R-B ✱ MAX.Runout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 25
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-25-A * NS MAXA etched
PWLT-25-B1 * MAXB etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 25
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-25-A-* MAXA Side Run-out Etching
PWLT-25-B-* MAXB Side Run-out Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD 619 / PWL Records LMD 619First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | PWL Records LS2056First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Benelux | PWL Records ZT 42726 / RCA ZT 42726First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | PWL Records ZB 42725 / RCA ZB 42725First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 654829 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 654829 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.15234 / PWL Empire 6.15234 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.70026 / PWL Empire 247 036-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Records PWLT 25R / PWL Records 6.70053First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Records PWLTX 25 / PWL Empire 246 940-0 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Ariola ARIOLA 4421First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | PWL Records PWL 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | South Africa | PWL Records PWX 222First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records PWLT 25 / PWL Records PWLT 25First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records PWL 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | PWL PWL257", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AI'd Rather Jack3:30
- BI'd Rather Jack (Instrumental)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'd Rather Jack are there?
29 vinyl pressings of I'd Rather Jack are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was I'd Rather Jack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, South Africa, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is PWL Records PWLT 25R, released February 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of I'd Rather Jack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 25R, PWLT 25, PWL 25, PWL25) 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 I'd Rather Jack 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.