UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1328
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1328 A-1-1-1-2 PenthouseA-Side Runout Etching
TMGT 1328 B-1-1-1-2 PenthouseB-Side Runout Etching
TMGT 1328 A§A-Side Label
TMGT 1328 B§B-Side Label
Dazz BandJoystick
Vinyl pressings
Joystick
by Dazz Band · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
Joystick was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Joystick
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1328
- Format
- 12", White Label
US
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1701 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1701MF-A-66933-15E SO(script) #08 JM(script)A Side Runout
1701MF-B-66746-15B SO(script) #08 JM(script)B Side Runout
66933A Side Label
66746B Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1701MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1701MF-A-66933-15E SO(script) #08 JM(script)A Side Runout
1701MF-B-66746-15B SO(script) #08 JM(script)B Side Runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown PR-130Motown 66933-D
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PR130-A-66933-D-15A 39B TWA Side runout etch
PR130B-66933-DJ-15A 39B TWB Side runout etch
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1701MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1701MF-A-66933-15E SO(script) JM(script)A side Runout
1701MF-A-66933-15F SO(script) JM(script)B Side Runout
66933A and B Labels Identical
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1701XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 100·15·107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown 120·15·034First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1741First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1328First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1328First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1983 | US | Motown PR-130 / Motown 66933-DFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1701MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1701 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1701MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1701 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 613127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 69123 / RCA Schallplatten GmbH ZB 691237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Motown MT-25-422 / Motown 1701 MF7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Motown TMS 6017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJoystick5:20
- BDon't Get Caught In The Middle4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joystick are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Joystick are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Joystick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Motown TMGT 1328.
How do I tell if my copy of Joystick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMGT 1328, 1701 MF, 1701MF, PR-130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMGT 1328 A-1-1-1-2 Penthouse and TMGT 1328 B-1-1-1-2 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joystick 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.
