US
July 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40036
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO10521 1o Hstamped on Side A
RHCO 10512 1o Hstamped on Side B
RHCO 10521Side A Label
RHCO 10512Side B Label
Frankie LaineHey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun
by Frankie Laine · 1953
15 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun
12 pressings came out in 1953, the album's first year, in 7 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
July 6, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 40036
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RHCO10521-1A side variant 1
RHCO 10512 1NB side variant 1
RHCO10521-1GA side variant 2
RHCO10512-1JB side variant 2
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RZSP10521-1DSide A Runout
RZSP10512-1CSide B Runout
RZSP 10521Side A Label
RZSP 10512Side B Label
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-40036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RZSP 10521 1NSide A Runout, stamped
RZSP 10512 1NSide B Runout, stamped
UK
September 18, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.172Philips B21094H
- Format
- Shellac, 78 RPM, 10"
- Runout / matrix
AA21094 1H1 M ∴Runout stamped side B
AA21094 2H1 P ∴Runout stamped side B
B21094H AA 21094 1HLabel side A
B21094H AA 21094 2HLabel side B
UK
September 18, 1953- Label and catalog number
- Philips P.B.172
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B21094H AA 21094 1HSide A Matrix
B21094H AA 21094 2HSide B Matrix
AA210941H1Side A Runout, Stamped
AA210942H1Side B Runout, Stamped
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.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Australia | Philips B 21094 HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia C-2250First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Canada | Columbia 4-2250First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | Denmark | Philips B 21094 HFirst yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | Germany | Philips B21094HFirst yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | Netherlands | Philips B21094HFirst yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-40036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 4-40036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 40036First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | US | Columbia 40036First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1953 | UK | Philips P.B.172 / Philips B21094HFirst yearShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| 1953 | UK | Philips P.B.172First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips B 21.094 HShellac, 78 RPM, 10" | Shellac, 78 RPM, 10" |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 21094 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Norway | Philips B 21094 HShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHey Joe!
- BSittin' In The Sun (Countin' My Money)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 40036, released July 1953.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 40036, 4-40036, P.B.172, B 21094 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RHCO10521 1o H and RHCO 10512 1o H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Joe! / Sittin' In The Sun 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.
