US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pickwick/33 Records SPC- 3327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPC-3327-A ESS-1593-A RTHSide A
SPC-3327-B XX Bell SoundSide B
Chuck BerryJohnny B. Goode
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode
by Chuck Berry · 1972
14 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock
Johnny B. Goode was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Johnny B. Goode
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Specialty Records Corporation Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SPC-3327-A XX srcRunout Side A etched
SPC-3327-B XX srcRunout Side B etched
Bell SoundRunout Sides A & B stamped
SPC-3327-ALabel Side A
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPC-3327-A XX srcRunout Side A etched
SPC-3327-B XX srcRunout Side B etched
Bell SoundRunout Sides A & B stamped
SPC-3327-ALabel Side A
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pickwick/33 Records SPC- 3327
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPC-3327-A Bell Sound JoeRunout Side A, var.1
SPC-3327-B Bell Sound JoeRunout Side B, var.1
SPC . 3327 . A XX Bell Sound JoeRunout side A, var.2
SPC . 3327 . B XX Bell Sound JoeRunout side B, var.2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Pickwick SPC 3327LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | Canada | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC- 3327First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC- 3327First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pickwick SPC-3327 / Pickwick/33 Records SPC 3327LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pickwick SPC 3327LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Pickwick SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick/33 Records SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Pickwick SPC 3327 / Pickwick/33 Records PTP 2061-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Pickwick SPC-3327LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Johnny B. Goode2:45
- A2Memphis, Tennessee2:07
- A3Roll Over Beethoven2:02
- A4Sweet Little Sixteen2:14
- A5School Days2:35
- B1Maybelline2:35
- B2Reelin' & Rockin4:11
- B3Rock And Roll Music2:33
- B4Back In The U.S.A2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Johnny B. Goode first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Pickwick/33 Records SPC- 3327.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPC- 3327, SPC-3327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPC-3327-A ESS-1593-A RTH and SPC-3327-B XX Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B. Goode 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.
