France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Johnny HallydayHey Joe
Vinyl pressings
Hey Joe
by Johnny Hallyday · 1967
15 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRock
Hey Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Hey Joe
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437 304 1 E DN 1 380 ARunout stamped side A
PHI AA 437 304 2 E DN 1 380Runout stamped side B
437304 1ELabel side A
437304 2ELabel side B
France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
437304 1E
437304 2E
PHI AA 437 304 1 E DN 380
PHI AA 437 304 2 E 380
France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437 304 1 E DN 380A side runout groove
PHI AA 437 304 2 E D1 380B side runout groove
437304 1ELabel side A
437304 2ELabel side B
France
March 15, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.304 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437 304 1 E DN 1 380 D5Runout side A, variant 1
PHI AA 437 304 2 E D1 380 BCRunout side B, variant 1
PHI AA 437 304 1 E DN 1 380 \ D3Runout side A, variant 2
PHI AA 437 304 2 E D1 380 / /Runout 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Brazil | Philips DC 339.010First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1967 | Spain | Philips 437 304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | France | Philips 437.304 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Philips 437.304 BE / Mercury 532 107-27", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 437.304 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.304 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.304 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.304 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.304 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Portugal | Philips 437 304 BE7", EP | 7", EP |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Joe3:05
- A2Je Crois Qu'il Me Rend Fou2:30
- B1La Petite Fille De L'hiver3:05
- B2Je Suis Seul2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 2009.
When was Hey Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France, Brazil, Spain. One of them is Philips 437.304 BE, released March 15, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 437.304 BE, DC 339.010, 437 304 BE) 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 Hey 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.
