UK
May 28, 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 68
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
LON 68 A // 2 ▽ 420 R ARUN 1 1A Side runout
LON 68 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 2B Side runout
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Come Home
by Fine Young Cannibals · 1985
52 pressings17 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Johnny Come Home was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Come Home
42 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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
May 28, 1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 68
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
LON 68 A//1 ▽ 420 R 1 ARUNLabel side A "ARUN" etched
LON 68 B//2 ▽ 420 R 1Label side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 68
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
L O N X 6 8 A // 2 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 1 ARUNRunout, side A variant 1
L O N X 6 8 B // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 1Runout, side B variant 1
L O N X 6 8 A // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 6 ARUNRunout, side A variant 2
L O N X 6 8 B // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1 5Runout, side B variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 68London Records 882 062-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
LON 68 A // 2 ▽ 420 R ARUN 1 1A Side runout, variant 1
LON 68 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 1B Side runout, variant 1
LON 68 A // 1 ▽ 420 R ARUN 1 1A Side runout, variant 2
LON 68 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 1B Side runout, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXR 68
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Company Sleeve
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONPD68
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
LOND-P68-A LYN-16024- ZRunout side A
LOND-P68-B LYN-16025- ZRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | London Records 882 062-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australasia | London Records 882 062-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australasia | London Records 882 062-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Benelux | London Records 882 062-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1985 | Benelux | London Records 882 062-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-23578 / I.R.S. Records IRS 23578First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-52760First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Ecuador | London Records IRS-23578First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Partially Mixed, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Partially Mixed, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 062-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 062-7 / London Records LON 68First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 062-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 062-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 062-7 / London Records 882 062-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 062-1 / London Records 882 062-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | London Records LON 68First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 869 258-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 869 259-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records FYC 512", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | France | London Records 869 258-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | London Records 869 259-112" | 12" |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records MCA 12-5395012", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 29012", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJohnny Come Home (Extended Mix)5:40
- BGood Times And Bad (Extended Mix)3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Come Home are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Johnny Come Home are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1985 and 1996.
When was Johnny Come Home first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australasia, Benelux and more. One of them is London Records LON 68, released May 28, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Come Home is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 68, LONX 68, LONXR 68, LONPD68) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 68 A // 2 ▽ 420 R ARUN 1 1 and LON 68 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Come Home 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.
