US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Audition Record
- Runout / matrix
IM-6372
IM-6373
IM-6372 ①
IM-6373 ⑤
CherHey Joe
Vinyl pressings
Hey Joe
by Cher · 1966
12 pressings7 countriesRockPop
Hey Joe 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Hey Joe
1 pressing came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66252First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Canada | Imperial IM. 662527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Liberty LIB 662527", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Japan | Liberty LR-18077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 662527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Norway | Liberty LIB 66527", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 662527", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 662527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 662527", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 662527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Imperial 662527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Imperial IRK-19477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Joe2:49
- BOur Day Will Come2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Hey Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Imperial 66252.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66252) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6372 and IM-6373. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey 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.
