UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 2412
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XPRES 2412 A//1▽EP 11 11Runout stamped side A
XPRES 2412 B//1▽EP 11 12Runout stamped side B
XPRES 2412.1Label side A
XPRES 2412.2Label side B
Elton JohnJohnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night
by Elton John · 1979
19 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 / Thunder In The Night
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company XPRES 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPRESS 24 1F//1vEUT 11 2 ƱSide A runout
XPRESS 24 2F//1vEUT 11 1 ƱSide B runout
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6079 692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX191393 6079 692-1Side A runout stamped
MX191394 6079 692-2Side B runout stamped
6079 692 1Side A label
6079 692 2Side B label
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6079 692
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 9198 557
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company 9198 557First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 9198 557First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Guatemala | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | The Rocket Record Company XPRES24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Philippines | The Rocket Record Company RRC-65-704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 60 79 692 / The Rocket Record Company 6079 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 2412First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | The Rocket Record Company XPRES 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bolivia | Philips PHS-28-117", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | The Rocket Record Company 11507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | The Rocket Record Company 11507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | The Rocket Record Company 11507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B Goode
- BThunder In The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Belgium, France and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company XPRES 2412.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XPRES 2412, XPRES 24, 6079 692, 9198 557) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XPRES 2412 A//1▽EP 11 11 and XPRES 2412 B//1▽EP 11 12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B. Goode / Thunder In The Night 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.
