US
December 29, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1691
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around
by Chuck Berry · 1957
32 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRock
Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 / Around & Around
5 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 2 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
December 29, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-8633Etched Side A Runout
45-8693Etched Side B Runout
8633Side A Label
8693Side B Label
US
December 29, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-8633A-Side Runout
45-8693B-Side Runout
8633A-Side Label
8693B-Side Label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Chess 1691
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-8633 H (circled) △21161Side A etched
45-8693 H (circled) △21164Side B etched
45-8633 4 △21161Side A, Variant 1
45-8693 ̶H̶ 8 (circled) △21164Side B, Variant 1
Canada
December 29, 1957- Label and catalog number
- Quality K1727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Chess 1691First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Quality K1727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Chess 1691First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | Chess 1691First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1957 | US | Chess 1691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Australia | Philips 31691 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Quality 172710", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLM 86297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HL-M.8629 / London American Recordings HL-M.8629Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | UK | London Records HLM 8629 / London American Recordings HLM 86297", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | UK | London Records 45-HLM 86297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Chess 1691Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Chess CHGT 319X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 517", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1987 | Europe | Maybellene 517", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Chess B0018026-217", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Maybellene 5297", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | London Records 45-HL-M.86297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | London Records / London American Recordings7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | US | Chess 16917", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Chess 169110", 78 RPM, Single | 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode2:30
- BAround & Around2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1957 and 2013.
When was Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Canada. One of them is Chess 1691, released December 29, 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1691, K1727) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B. Goode / Around & Around 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.
