US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Josie 844
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-254-45 Δ24911
JOZ-265-45
Bobby FreemanShame On You Miss Johnson / Need Your Love
Vinyl pressings
Shame On You Miss Johnson / Need Your Love
by Bobby Freeman · 1958
12 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesBluesPop
Shame On You Miss Johnson was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Shame On You Miss Johnson
7 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 3 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Josie 844
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JOZ-254
JOZ-265
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Josie 45-844
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HLJ 8782
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSJ.2994Label Side A
MSJ.2995Label Side B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- London Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MSJ 2995Side A Label
Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Jubilee 45-J-844
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-J-844-S1Runout side A
45-J-844-S2Runout side B
45-J-844-S1Label side A
45-J-844-S2Label 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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Jubilee 45-J-844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Jubilee J-844First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLJ 8782First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1958 | US | Josie 844First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Josie 45-8447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Josie 844First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Josie 45-844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records HLJ 87827", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Artone JG 21.0167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Josie 45-8447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Josie 45-8447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AShame On You Miss Johnson1:50
- BNeed Your Love2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shame On You Miss Johnson are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Shame On You Miss Johnson are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1959.
When was Shame On You Miss Johnson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Josie 844.
How do I tell if my copy of Shame On You Miss Johnson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 844, 45-844, 45-HLJ 8782, 45-J-844) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JOZ-254-45 Δ24911 and JOZ-265-45. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shame On You Miss Johnson 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.