Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4794
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
4794ASide A, label
4794BSide B, label
Johnny WinterJohnny B. Goode
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode
by Johnny Winter · 1969
17 pressings9 countriesRock & RollBlues RockClassic RockRock
Johnny B. Goode was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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
13 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4794
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
4794-A1A
4794-B1B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4794
- Format
- 7", Single · solid centre
- Runout / matrix
4794-A1A
4794-B1B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45058
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSP152365-1D [s]Runout Side A, stamped [etched]
ZSP152366-1D [sss]Runout Side B, stamped [etched]
ZSP 152365Label Side A
ZSP 152366Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45058
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 152365-1B PRunout Side A
JZSP 152366 - 1A PRunout Side B
ZSP 152365Label Side A
ZSP 152366Label Side B
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4794
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4794-A1A
4794-B1B
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | CBS BA-221711First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Columbia 4-45058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4794First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4794First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Japan | CBS/Sony CBSA 82044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4794First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4794First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4794First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45058First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45058First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Columbia 4-45058First year7", Single | 7", Single |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 47947", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Germany | CBS 47947", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 4794 / CBS 47947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS 47947", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode2:45
- BI'm Not Sure3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Johnny B. Goode first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 4794.
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 4794, 4-45058, BA-221711, CBSA 82044) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4794A and 4794B. 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.
