UK & Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records
- Format
- 12" · Clear
AerosmithJanie's Got A Gun
Vinyl pressings
Janie's Got A Gun
by Aerosmith · 1989
15 pressings10 countriesHard RockRock
Janie's Got A Gun 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 Janie's Got A Gun
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 68Geffen Records 922 727-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 922727-7-A 5A-side runout, stamped, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 759 922727-7-B 3B-side runout, stamped, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 759 922727-7-A 5A-side runout, stamped, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 759 922727-7-B 4B-side runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 68PGeffen Records 759 922 677-7
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
GET+68+P+A ORLAKERunout side A
GET+68+P+B ORLAKERunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 68TWGeffen Records 759 921 418-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo · Poster Bag
- Runout / matrix
GEF-68 (T).A-1 MT HSide A, etched
GEF-68 (T).B-1 MT LSide B, etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 68P
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc · Uncut
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 68TGeffen Records 759 921 416-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Geffen Records 7-22727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Geffen Records PRO 27277First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 68 / Geffen Records 921 416-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Geffen Records GEF 68First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Germany | Geffen Records GEF 68 / Geffen Records 922 727-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO 428First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Geffen Records 1.190 / WEA 1.190First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 68P / Geffen Records 759 922 677-7First year7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 68TW / Geffen Records 759 921 418-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 68PFirst year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 68T / Geffen Records 759 921 416-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 68 / Geffen Records 759 922 727-7First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Geffen RecordsFirst year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Geffen Records GEF 68 / Geffen Records 922 727-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-22727First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJanie's Got A Gun (LP Version)5:33
- BVoodoo Medicine Man4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Janie's Got A Gun are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Janie's Got A Gun are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Janie's Got A Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Geffen Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Janie's Got A Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEF 68, GEF 68P, GEF 68TW, GEF 68T) 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 Janie's Got A Gun 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.
