US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OV-1150-A MasterfonicsA runout
OV-1150-B-RE MasterfonicsB runout
Gary BurbankWho Shot J.R.? / Honkin'
Vinyl pressings
Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin'
by Gary Burbank · 1980
10 pressings4 countriesNoveltyCountryInstrumentalPop
Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin'
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
98256 OV-1150-A-SH MasterfonicsA-Side Runout Etching
98257 OV-1150-B MasterfonicsB-Side Runout Etching
OV 1150AA-Side Label
OV 1150BB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
OV-1̶7̶ 1150-A ch 1-1-1 PRCWEST MASTERFONICSA runout, etched, except MASTERFONICS, stamped
OV-1150-B ch 2-1-1 PRCW MASTERFONICSB runout, etched, except MASTERFONICS, stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
OV-1150-A-SH Masterfonics 98298Runout side A, etched, except [Masterfonics] stamped
OV-1150-B Masterfonics 98299Runout side B, etched, except [Masterfonics] stamped
OV 1150ALabel side-A
OV 1150BLabel side-B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OV-1150-A MasterfonicsSide A
OV-1150-B-RE MasterfonicsSide B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ovation Records OV 1150
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Ovation Records OV1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Ovation Records OVS-1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Ovation Records OVS 1210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1980 | US | Ovation Records OV 1150First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWho Shot J.R.?3:40
- BHonkin'2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Ovation Records OV 1150.
How do I tell if my copy of Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OV 1150, OVS 1210, OVS-1150, OV1150) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OV-1150-A Masterfonics and OV-1150-B-RE Masterfonics. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin' 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.