US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CS-6002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Chuck BerryJohnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music
by Chuck Berry · 1972
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesRock & RollRockFunk / Soul
Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music 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 / Rock And Roll Music
2 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Globe SJET-1087
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
B SCHESS 1010A 111+ J
SCHESS 1010B 111+ R
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Japan | Globe SJET-1087First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | US | Mercury CS-6002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Mercury C-301467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-6002* / Mercury CS-60027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Mercury CS-60027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Chess ARI-10127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury C-301467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury C-301467", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Mercury C-301467", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury C-301467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode2:45
- BRock And Roll Music2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Japan. One of them is Mercury CS-6002.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode / Rock And Roll Music is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS-6002, SJET-1087) 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 / Rock And Roll Music 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.
