Vinyl pressings
by Brian Hyland · 1966
The Joker Went Wild was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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.
PHW 38062 6 [MR]Runout, side A, stamped, except [etched] Variant 1
PHW 37808 6 [MR]Runout, side B, stamped, except [etched] Variant 1
PHW 38062 1 [MR]Runout, side A, stamped, except [etched] Variant 2
PHW 37808 2 [MR]Runout, side B, stamped, except [etched] Variant 2
PHW 38062 1 X-4824Runout A stamped / etched
PHW 37808 1 X-4825Runout B stamped / etched
PHWI-38062Label A
PHWI-37808Label B
PHW 38062 2 [MR]Runout, side A, stamped, except [etched]
PHW 37808 2 [MR]Runout, side B, stamped, except [etched]
PHW 38062 1 [MR]Runout, Side A Var 3
PHW 37808 2 [MR]Runout, Side B Var 3
PHW1-38062Label Side A
PHW1-37808Label Side B
PHW1-38062 FSide A, etched, P looks similar to a D
PH 37808 FSide B, etched, F looks similar to a C
PHW1 38062Label Matrix Side A
PHW1 37808Label Matrix Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Philips BF-277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Mexico | Philips 0727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Scandinavia | Philips BF 304 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Philips 40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Philips PH.40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Philips PH.40377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BF 1508First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Philips SSP 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Philips 304 106 BFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Philips 304 106 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of The Joker Went Wild are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is Philips 40377.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40377, BF 1508, PH.40377, SSP 931) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHW 38062 6 [MR] and PHW 37808 6 [MR]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
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