Yugoslavia
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S-53 847PGP RTB S - 53 847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-53 847 A 240375Runout side 1, etched
S-53 847 B 240375Runout side 2, etched
Jimi HendrixHej Joe
Vinyl pressings
Hej Joe
by Jimi Hendrix · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockHard RockRock
Hej Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Hej Joe
2 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year. 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.
Yugoslavia
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S 53847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-53 847 A 240375Runout side 1, etched
S-53 847 B 240375Runout side 2, etched
2607 001Matrix on labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53 847 / PGP RTB S - 53 847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 9937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2001 9937", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2001 9937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 2001 9937", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Polydor 2001 9937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 847 / Polydor 2607 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 847 / Polydor 2607 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 847 / Polydor 2607 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 847 / Polydor 2607 0017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53 847 / Polydor S-53 8477", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHey Joe3:21
- BPurple Haze2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hej Joe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hej Joe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1989.
When was Hej Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Yugoslavia. One of them is PGP RTB S-53 847, released March 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Hej Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-53 847, S 53847) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-53 847 A 240375 and S-53 847 B 240375. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hej 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.
