UK & Europe
July 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SPLT 4Solid Pleasure SPLT 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · DMM
- Runout / matrix
SPLT+4+A TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A
SPLT+4+B TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B
YelloJungle Bill
Vinyl pressings
Jungle Bill
by Yello · 1992
12 pressings4 countriesTechnoElectroElectronic
Jungle Bill was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Jungle Bill
12 pressings came out in 1992, 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 & Europe
August 24, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 376Mercury 864 373-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DFI92 _ 8 MERX 376 A2 KEV TownhouseRunout side A
DFI 92 7 MERX 376 B TownhouseRunout side baB
UK & Europe
August 31, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MRXX 376Mercury 864 375-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DFI 92 7 M E RXX 3 76 ARunout side A
DFI 92 7 M E RXX 376 B TOWNHOUSERunout side B
UK & Europe
July 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SPLT 4Solid Pleasure SPLT 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint · DMM
- Runout / matrix
SPLT+4+A TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A
SPLT+4+B TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B
US
August 24, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records 162-880 003-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
162 880 003-1AS HS KP HuB TVRunout Side A
162 880 003-1B HS KP HuB TVRunout Side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 376Mercury 866 374-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MER 376 A1 TOWNHOUSE SNARunout side A
MER 376 B-1 TOWNHOUSE SNARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MER 376 / Mercury 866 374-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Smash Records 162-880 003-1DJ / Smash Records 162-880 003-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Europe | Solid Pleasure SPLT A4 / Mercury SPLT A4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Mercury SPLT 4 / Solid Pleasure SPLT 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Mercury SPLT 4 / Solid Pleasure SPLT 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 864 438-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 866 874-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 866 875-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1992 | Europe | Mercury 864 439-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Mercury MERX 376 / Mercury 864 373-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Smash Records 162-880 003-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Mercury MRXX 376 / Mercury 864 375-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Jungle Bill (Big Pig Shuffle)6:22
- A2Jungle Bill (Voodoo Fudge Mix)8:24
- B1Jungle Bill (Chicken Dive Mix)8:39
- B2Jungle Bill (Space Shuffle)7:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jungle Bill are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Jungle Bill are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Jungle Bill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK & Europe, US, UK, Europe. One of them is Mercury SPLT 4, released July 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Jungle Bill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPLT 4, MERX 376, MRXX 376, 162-880 003-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPLT+4+A TOWNHOUSE DMM and SPLT+4+B TOWNHOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jungle Bill 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.
