Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 487-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BN ○ C-6.20886-01-1 DFRunout side A
BN ○ C-6.20886-01-2 DFRunout side B
247 487-0/ALabel side A
247 487-0/BLabel side B
AvalancheJohnny, Johnny Come Home
Vinyl pressings
Johnny, Johnny Come Home
by Avalanche · 1988
13 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Johnny, Johnny Come Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Johnny, Johnny Come Home
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.20886Ultraphone 6.20886 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BN ○ C-6.20886-01-1 DFRunout groove side A
BN ○ C-6.20886-01-2 DFRunout groove side B
6.20886-01-1Label side A
6.20886-01-2Label side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.15073Ultraphone 6.15073 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.15073Ultraphone 6.15073 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 486-7TELDEC 247 486-7 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-A2 6 15 073 01 1/2 31Runout side A, stamped/etched
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-B2 6 15 073 01 2/2 31Runout side B, stamped/etched
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 247 486-7 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · large hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-A2 6 15 073 01 1/2Side A
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-B2 6 15 073 01 2/2Side B
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-A3 6 15 073 01 1/3Side A Variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 247486-7-B3 6 15 073 01 2/3Side B Variant 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | TELDEC 247 486-7 / TELDEC 247 486-7 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | TELDEC 247 486-7 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | TELDEC 247 486-7 / TELDEC 247 486-7 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247 486-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247 486-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | TELDEC 247 487-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20886 / Ultraphone 6.20886 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Not On Label7", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.15073 / Ultraphone 6.15073 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.15073 / Ultraphone 6.15073 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | WEA 246 826-0 / TELDEC 246826-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | TELDEC 6.15272 PMSingle Sided, Promo · Promo | Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJohnny, Johnny Come Home4:14
- BJohnny, Johnny Come Home (Dance Mix)4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny, Johnny Come Home are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Johnny, Johnny Come Home are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Johnny, Johnny Come Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, Europe, France, Scandinavia. One of them is TELDEC 247 487-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny, Johnny Come Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 247 487-0, 6.20886, 6.15073, 247 486-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BN ○ C-6.20886-01-1 DF and BN ○ C-6.20886-01-2 DF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny, Johnny Come Home 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.