Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
600 268ARunout side A
600 268BRunout side B
600.268 ALabel side A
600.268 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Funkin' For Jamaica
by Tom Browne · 1980
32 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Funkin' For Jamaica was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Funkin' For Jamaica
31 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600 268ARunout side A etched
600 268 BRunout side B etched
600.268 ASide 1 Label
600.268 BSide 2 Label
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Green, Translucent
- Runout / matrix
600 268 ARunout side A
600 268 BRunout side B
600.268 ALabel side A
600.268 BLabel side B
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
600.268 ASide 1 Label
600.268 BSide 2 Label
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
600.268 ASide 1 Label
600.268 BSide 2 Label
Benelux
1980- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Grey Marbled
- Runout / matrix
600 268ARunout side A
600 268 BRunout side B
600.268 ASide A label
600.268 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Barbados | ARISTA GRP ARIST 357First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Barbados | ARISTA GRP ARIST 357First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Benelux | Arista 600.268First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | France | Arista 600268 / Arista 600 268First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Arista 600268First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | Germany | Arista 102 327 / Arista 102 327 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFunkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- BHer Silent Smile
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Funkin' For Jamaica are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Funkin' For Jamaica are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Funkin' For Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Benelux, UK, Barbados, France and more. One of them is Arista 600.268.
How do I tell if my copy of Funkin' For Jamaica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600.268, ARIST 12357, ARIST 357, 600268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600 268A and 600 268B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Funkin' For Jamaica 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.
