UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001711 A//1 PSide A runout
2001711 B//2 PSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Tokyo Joe
by Bryan Ferry · 1977
25 pressings15 countriesPop RockGlamRock
Tokyo Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Tokyo Joe
24 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 15 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001711 A//1 P 1 3 1 1A side runout
2001711 B//1 P 1 3 1B side runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001711 A//2 P 11 15Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
2001711 B//1 P 12 8Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
2001711 A//2 P 1 3 6Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
2001711 B//2 P 11 11Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
2001711 A//2 P 1 3 2Side A runout
2001711 B//1 P 12 5Side B runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · German Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2001 711 S1 320 ARunout A, stamped
2001 711 S2 320 CRunout B, stamped
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PPSP 10Polydor 2001 711
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Polydor 2001 711First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2001 711First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2001 711First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 6058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 711First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 711First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor PPSP 10 / Polydor 2001 711First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATokyo Joe3:54
- BShe's Leaving Home3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tokyo Joe are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Tokyo Joe are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Tokyo Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 711.
How do I tell if my copy of Tokyo Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 711, PPSP 10, 3399, DPQ 6058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001711 A//1 P and 2001711 B//2 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tokyo Joe 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.
