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Queen – Jazz
1978 · UK · EMI · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 3, 2026
- MMint
- $208.43
- NMNear Mint
- $186.49
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $142.61
- VGVery Good
- $98.73
- G+Good Plus
- $54.85
- GGood
- $32.91
- FFair
- $21.94
- PPoor
- $10.97
206 copies listed on Discogs from $10.95.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- YAX 5550YAX-5550-1U OA RTB-2 STERLING 6YAX-5550-1U HR RTB-2 STERLING 4YAX-5550-1U GPG RTB-2 STERLING 7YAX-5550-1U RT RTB-2 STERLING 1YAX-5550-1U D7 RTB-2 STERLING 4YAX-5550-1U PP RTB-2 STERLING 6YAX-5550-1U GML 10 RTB-2 STERLINGYAX-5550-1U GA RTB-2 STERLING 1YAX-5550-1U M RTB-2 STERLING 3YAX-5550-1U MM RTB-2 STERLING 3YAX-5550-1U AT RTB-2 STERLING 6
- Runout — side B
- YAX 5551YAX-5551-1U RM RTB-1 STERLING 3YAX-5551-1U RH RTB-1 STERLING 5YAX-5551-1U GGM RTB-1 STERLING 6YAX-5551-1U M RTB-1 STERLING 1YAX-5551-1U GAO RTB-1 STERLING 9YAX-5551-1U HP RTB-1 STERLING 2YAX-5551-1U MP 6 RTB-1 STERLINGYAX-5551-1U PP RTB-1 STERLING 2YAX-5551-1U MM RTB-1 STERLING 4YAX-5551-1U MO RTB-1 STERLING 6YAX-5551-1U TH RTB-1 STERLING 6
- Recorded At
- Mountain Studios
- Recorded At
- Super Bear Studios
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
- Manufactured By
- EMI Records UK
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Mustapha2:59
- A2Fat Bottomed Girls4:15
- A3Jealousy3:08
- A4Bicycle Race3:00
- A5If You Can't Beat Them4:15
- A6Let Me Entertain You3:02
- B1Dead On Time3:22
- B2In Only Seven Days2:28
- B3Dreamers Ball3:29
- B4Fun It3:30
- B5Leaving Home Ain't Easy3:14
- B6Don't Stop Me Now3:29
- B7More Of That Jazz4:16
- Producer
- Queen
- Producer
- Roy Thomas Baker
- Mastered By
- George Marino
- Engineer
- Geoff Workman
- Engineer [Additional Engineering]
- John Etchells
- Arranged By, Written-By, Performer
- Queen
About this record
The original UK pressing of Queen's Jazz is identified by its hand-etched runouts including YAX-5550-1U OA RTB-2 STERLING 6 and YAX-5551-1U RM RTB-1 STERLING 3. This 1978 EMI Records UK release carries the catalogue number EMA 788(I) on the inner sleeve and features a gatefold cover with an embossed Jazz title on both front and back.
A unique collector's detail is the attached Bicycle Race poster, which is perforated for removal and measures approximately 284mm by 428mm. The glossy laminated inner sleeve with rounded corners also helps confirm this pressing.
What drives its value
Price variation for this UK pressing ranges from 208.43 USD in Mint condition down to 10.97 USD in Poor condition. A VG+ copy is valued at 142.61 USD, while a VG copy trades around 98.73 USD.
The market currently lists 206 copies for sale with the lowest price at 10.95 USD. Demand is strong, with 3925 collectors wanting it, compared to 12667 who own a copy.
This pressing is the original UK issue, which typically commands higher prices than other 1978 EMI pressings from the Netherlands (cat no. 5C 062-61820), Germany (1C 064-61 820), or the US Elektra releases (6E-166).
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact UK EMI pressing of Jazz, verify the catalogue number EMA 788 or EMA 788(I) on the inner sleeve and gatefold cover. Check for the hand-etched matrix runouts YAX-5550 and YAX-5551, which include the stamped 'STERLING' and EMI stamper codes like GRAMOPHLTD.
The presence of the embossed Jazz title on the gatefold and the original Bicycle Race poster, attached along the inner back gatefold edge, are key identifiers. Grading should consider the condition of the laminated inner sleeve and the poster’s perforations, as well as surface quality, since prices range from 208.43 USD for Mint down to 10.97 USD for Poor condition.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
The original LP was released in a gatefold cover with a poster of "Bicycle Race", a bunch of naked women on bicycles. Includes also a glossy laminated printed inner sleeve. The "Jazz" name on both front and back are embossed.
Catalogue number EMA 788 (I) is stated on the inner sleeve.
It should be made clear that the poster was attached to the inner back gatefold (right edge).This back edge was sealed and the disc would be in the front gatefold. The poster could be viewed, still attached, by carefully folding out the poster. However it could be detached (permanently) by tearing the perforations.. Those that are loose have been separated from the sleeve in this way. The black and white inner sleeve is a thin very glossy card with rounded corners.
May also contain an additional portraits / lyrics poster (284mm x 428mm) [see photos]
Album written and recorded July/October 1978
Durations do not appear on this release.
Very similar release, but with Side A cut at EMI, can be found here:
Manufactured by EMI Records (UK)
℗ 1978 Raincloud Productions Ltd.
Runouts are hand etched, except "1U", "STERLING", mother numbers and the EMI stamper codes (GRAMOPHLTD) which are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for the original UK Jazz pressing?
The original UK pressing carries the catalogue number EMA 788 or EMA 788(I) on the inner sleeve.
How can I identify the matrix numbers on this pressing?
Check the dead wax for hand-etched runouts YAX-5550 and YAX-5551 with stamped 'STERLING' and EMI stamper codes.
What is the price range for this UK pressing in the market?
Prices range from 208.43 USD for Mint condition down to 10.97 USD for Poor condition as of the latest price guide.
How many copies are currently for sale and how many collectors want this pressing?
There are 206 copies listed for sale, with 3925 collectors wanting this pressing.
Does the original release include any special features?
Yes, it includes a gatefold cover with embossed Jazz titles and a Bicycle Race poster attached inside measuring about 284mm by 428mm.