Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2050 184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P 72 2050 184 ARunout side A
P 72 2050 184 BRunout side B
2050 184 - ALabel side A
2050 184 - BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Buddy Joe
by Golden Earring · 1972
18 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Buddy Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Buddy Joe
15 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 346
- Format
- 7", Single
Japan
October 1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DP 1882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DP-1882ASide A
DP-1882BSide B
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POL 2001346 ARunout side A
POL 2001346 BRunout side B
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2050 184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ✳G 00 2050 184 S1Runout side A, variant 1
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ✳G 00 2050 184 S2Runout side B, variant 1
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ✳G O 00 2050 184 S1Runout side A, variant 2
1 ℗ 1972 E72 ✳G P 00 2050 184 S2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Polydor 2001346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2001 346First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2001 346First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP 1882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Polydor 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1972 | Mexico | Polydor 219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Polydor 2001 346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | Polydor 2050 184First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2001 346First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP 1882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5749Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5749Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5749Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABuddy Joe3:45
- BAvalanche Of Love4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buddy Joe are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Buddy Joe are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Buddy Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Belgium, UK, Japan, Brazil and more. One of them is Polydor 2050 184.
How do I tell if my copy of Buddy Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2050 184, 2001 346, DP 1882, 2001346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P 72 2050 184 A and P 72 2050 184 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buddy Joe 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.
