US
November 16, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E-2156-45 △17836Side A runout
E-2155-45 △17835Side B runout
E-2156Side A label
E-2155Side B label
Billy MylesThe Joker (That's What They Call Me) / Honey Bee
Vinyl pressings
The Joker (That's What They Call Me) / Honey Bee
by Billy Myles · 1957
19 pressings6 countriesDoo WopRhythm & BluesPop
The Joker was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 The Joker
14 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-2156-45 XRunout A, etched, variant 1
E-2155-45 XRunout B, etched, variant 1
E-2156-45Runout A, etched, variant 2
E-2155-45Runout B, etched, variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E-2156A side label
E-2155B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-2156Runout A, etched
E-2155Runout B, etched
(E-2156)Label A
(E-2155)Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(E-2156)Label A
(E-2155)Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Ember Records E-1026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
E-2156-45A-Side Runout Etching
E-2155-45B-Side Runout Etching
(E-2156)A-Side Label
(E-2155)B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | His Master's Voice 45-EA.4323First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Delta 3007XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Delta 3007First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Delta 3007First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Chile | Odeon MSOD 8004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Jamaica | Herald E-1026First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP-423First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | His Master's Voice 45-POP-423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Ember Records E-1026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4257", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables 14937", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-10267", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Lost Nite Records LN-4257", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Ember Records E-102610", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Joker (That's What They Call Me)2:33
- BHoney Bee2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Joker are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Joker are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Joker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Ember Records E-1026, released November 16, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of The Joker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-1026, 45-POP-423, 45-EA.4323, 3007X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-2156-45 △17836 and E-2155-45 △17835. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Joker 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.