Netherlands
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 24 1064 6
- Format
- 12"
Concrete BlondeJoey
Vinyl pressings
Joey
by Concrete Blonde · 1990
11 pressings6 countriesIndie RockRock
Joey was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Joey
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRST 143
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIRST 143 A -1U-1-1Runout stamped side A
EIRST 143 B -1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
EIRST 143 A
EIRST 143 B
UK
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS 143
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
EIRS 143 A-1U-1-Q1Side A
EIRS 143 B-2U-1-Q2Side B
Australia
May 1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records K10116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DMX 74121 B2A 4:07Side A handwritten etchings
DMX 74122 ®2ASide B handwritten etchings
MX-74121Side A label
MX-74122Side B label
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records K10116
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DMX 74121 B2A 4:07Side A handwritten etchings
DMX 74122 ®2ASide B handwritten etchings
MX-74121Side A label
MX-74122Side B label
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 006-24 1064 7I.R.S. Records 006 24 1064 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2410647-A1Runout side A
2410647-B1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records K10116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 006-24 1064 7 / I.R.S. Records 006 24 1064 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 006-24 1064 7 / I.R.S. Records 006 24 1064 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | I.R.S. Records 2410647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | I.R.S. Records 060-24 1064 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Netherlands | I.R.S. Records 24 1064 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records K10116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 2410647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRST 143First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS 143First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | I.R.S. Records K101167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJoey
- B1I Want You
- B2The Beast
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joey are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Joey are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Joey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records 24 1064 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Joey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 24 1064 6, EIRST 143, EIRS 143, K10116) 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 Joey 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.
