UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXR 142
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
LONXR 142 A /1▽420 R 11Runout side A stamped
LONXR 142 B /1▽420 R 11Runout side B stamped
ZPMSC 11297Label side A
ZPMSC 11298Label side B
Total ContrastJody
Vinyl pressings
Jody
by Total Contrast · 1987
13 pressings4 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Jody 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 Jody
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 142
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
✶ LONX-142.A.1 ✶ MT.Runout side A
✶ LONX-142.B.1 ✶ MT.Runout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 142DJ
- Format
- 12" · Advance DJ Copy Only
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 142
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON DJ 142
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 195-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886-195-1-AS-SP1 1-1 ☆STERLING [SRC Logo] 8̶8̶6̶-̶1̶7̶9̶-̶1̶-̶A̶S̶-̶S̶P̶1̶Runout, Side A
886-195-1-BS-SP 1-1 STERLING [SRC Logo] 8̶8̶6̶-̶1̶7̶9̶-̶1̶-̶B̶S̶-̶S̶P̶Runout, Side B
49 ASLabel, Side A
49 BSLabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | London Records L13P 7133First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 179-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 179-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONXR 142First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 142First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 142DJFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 142First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON DJ 142First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 195-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 179-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 195-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 179-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 195-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Jody (The Dance Hall Version)6:24
- A2Jody (Instrumental)5:16
- B1Jody (LP Version)4:14
- B2Jody (Accapella And Beats)4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jody are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Jody are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Jody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is London Records LONXR 142.
How do I tell if my copy of Jody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONXR 142, LONX 142, LONX 142DJ, LON 142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONXR 142 A /1▽420 R 11 and LONXR 142 B /1▽420 R 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jody 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.
