UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001-277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jimi HendrixJohnny B. Goode
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode
by Jimi Hendrix · 1971
15 pressings13 countriesClassic RockRockBlues
Johnny B. Goode was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 B. Goode
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Ireland
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001-277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
1971- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 277
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ireland | Polydor 2001-277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Polydor 2001 277First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | UK | Polydor 2001-277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | Polydor DP-18587", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Norway | Polydor 2001 277 / Polydor 2001.2777", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 651 / Polydor S 53 6517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Polydor 2001-2777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Not On Label (Jimi Hendrix)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode
- BLittle Wing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Johnny B. Goode first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Ireland, Portugal. One of them is Polydor 2001-277.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001-277, 2001 277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B. Goode 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.
