US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4855
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SE 4855 MGS 2750 ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, Inc. ESide A runout
SE 4855 MGS 2751 ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, Inc. ESide B runout
MGS 2750Side A label
MGS 2751Side B label
Jimmy OsmondKiller Joe
Vinyl pressings
Killer Joe
by Jimmy Osmond · 1972
17 pressings14 countriesBubblegumPop RockPop
Killer 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 Killer Joe
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4855
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE 4855
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SE 4855 MGS 2750 ℗1972 MGM Records, inc.Runout, A side
SE 4855 MGS 2751 ℗1972 MGM Records, inc.Runout, B side
MGS 2750Label, A side
MGS 2751Label, B side
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 157Kolob Records 2315 157
- Format
- LP
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 2315 157
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SE 4855Kolob Records SE 4855
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE 4855/MGS 2750 REVSide A runout
SE4855 MGS2751 xSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MGM Records 2315 157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor SE 4855 / Kolob Records SE 4855First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor SE 4855 / Kolob Records SE 4855First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | New Zealand | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | US | MGM Records SE 4855First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | MGM Records SE 4855First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | MGM Records SE 4855First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LPV 5782 / MGM Records 2315157First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Brazil | MGM Records 2315 157 / Kolob Records 2315 157LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | South Africa | MGM Records 2315 157LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Killer Joe2:35
- A2Little Girls Are Fun1:30
- A3My Girl2:50
- A4Mama'd Know What To Do4:00
- A5Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear2:45
- B1Long Haired Lover From Liverpool2:10
- B2If My Dad Were President3:30
- B3Tweedle Dee3:33
- B4Mother Of Mine3:22
- B5Rubber Ball2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Killer Joe are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Killer Joe are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Killer Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MGM Records SE 4855.
How do I tell if my copy of Killer Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SE 4855, 2315 157, LPV 5782) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SE 4855 MGS 2750 ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, Inc. E and SE 4855 MGS 2751 ℗1972 MGM RECORDS, Inc. E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Killer 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.
