US
July 15, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8844
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
o XSM-59660-1AG SM1Runout A
o XSM-59661-1J 1H-SM11Runout B
XSM 59660Side A label
XSM 59661Side B label
Johnny MathisJohnny
Vinyl pressings
Johnny
by Johnny Mathis · 1963
13 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningVocalPop
Johnny was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
July 15, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8844
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM-59660-1J o P ISide A runout, variant 1
XSM-59661-1AE P II oSide B runout, variant 1
XSM-59660-1K o P ISide A runout, variant 2
XSM-59661-1AA P I oSide B runout, variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP-59658-1CA Side
XLP-59659- iAH SM 1B side
XLP-59658-1FA Side Variation
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
XLP-59658-1E T IIIISide A Runout, variant 1
XLP-59659-1E AIIIIIIIIIISide B Runout, variant 1
P XLP-59658-1G O DIIIIISide A Runout, variant 2
P XLP-59659-1L OSide B Runout, variant 2
US
July 15, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2044
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP-59658-1E T C I I I I I I I ISide A runout
XLP-59659-1E T C I I I ISide B runout
x"Lp" 59658Side A label
x"Lp" 59658Side B label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBPG 62172
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | CBS SBP-233060 / CBS CS8844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Australia | CBS SBP-233060 / CBS CS8844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CL 2044First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CS 8844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | South Africa | CBS ALD 6672First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | CBS SBPG 62172First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | CBS BPG 62172First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 2044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 2044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 2044First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8844First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10785LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Easy Does It2:08
- A2The Most Beautiful Girl In The World3:45
- A3Miracles2:50
- A4When The World Was Young3:48
- A5Never Never Land4:00
- A6Poor Butterfly4:15
- B1Jump For Joy2:05
- B2Joey, Joey, Joey3:57
- B3I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me3:00
- B4I Love You3:28
- B5Weaver Of Dreams3:14
- B6No Man Can Stand Alone2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Johnny are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Johnny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia CS 8844, released July 15, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 8844, CL 2044, SBPG 62172, BPG 62172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o XSM-59660-1AG SM1 and o XSM-59661-1J 1H-SM11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny 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.
