US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZWKM-1856Label A
WWKM-4890Label B
Dolly PartonJoshua
Vinyl pressings
Joshua
by Dolly Parton · 1970
10 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Joshua was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Joshua
7 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZWKM-1856
WWKM-4890
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZWKM - 1856 - 1S B RSide A Runout
WWKM - 4890 -1S B RSide B Runout
ZWKM-1856Label A
WWKM-4890Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Records 47-9928
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
ZWKM-1856Side A label
WWKN-4890Side B label
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZWKM-1856Label A
WWKM-4890Label B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | RCA Records 47-9928First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 47-9928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | RCA Victor 42-2247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 22537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 22537", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJoshua2:59
- BI'm Doing This For Your Sake2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joshua are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Joshua are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Joshua first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9928.
How do I tell if my copy of Joshua is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZWKM-1856 and WWKM-4890. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joshua 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.
