France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651523 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
14.651523.21Cover
Vinyl pressings
John
by Desireless · 1988
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
John was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 John
17 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651523 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
651397 OI ²A' 1runout A-Side
651 397 OI 'B' A 1Runout B-Side
14-651397-1Label A-Side
14-651397-2Label B-Side
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651397 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651397 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C 651397-7 2A-1 ARunout side A, variant 1
C 651397-7 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 1
Ʈ 651 357-72A1Runout side A, variant 2
Ʈ 651 357-71B1Runout side B, variant 2
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651397 8CBS 14.651397.21
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14 651397 21 2A 1 CBS 651 397 8 A CBS 651 523 8 A AEtched on runout area side A
14 651397 21 2B 1 AEtched on runout area side B
14-651397-1On label side A
14-651397-2On label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS DESI T3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651523 7 / CBS CBS 651 523 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651523 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651397 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 651523 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 651523 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 651397 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 651397 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 651397 8 / CBS 14.651397.21First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Greece | CBS 651523 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | CBS CBS 651397 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651523 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651523 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651523 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651397 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS DESI T3First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AJohn3:58
- BJohn (Tempo 120)4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of John are there?
17 vinyl pressings of John are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was John first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, UK, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is CBS CBS 651523 8.
How do I tell if my copy of John is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 651523 8, CBS 651523 0, CBS 651397 0, CBS 651397 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14.651523.21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is John 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.
