UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9114W
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MT.1 A-9114-A1
MT.1 A-9114-B2
Judas PriestJohnny Be Good
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Be Good
by Judas Priest · 1988
12 pressings4 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Johnny Be Good was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Be Good
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9114T
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A9114Atlantic 789 114-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A + 9114 + A 2 ORLAKERunout etched side A
A + 9114 + B 2 ORLAKERunout etched side B
A9114 ALabel side A
A9114 BLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86567
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] ST-DM - 54064-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side 1 runout
[SRC logo] ST-DM-54077-54747-1 1-2 FULLERSOUND MFSide 2 runout
ST-DM-54064-SPSide 1 label
ST-DM-54077 / 54747-SPSide 2 label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89114
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89114
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Atlantic 789 114-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Atlantic 786 577-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9114WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9114TFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9114 / Atlantic 789 114-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 0-86567First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89114First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2237First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89114First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic PR 2325First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89114First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Atlantic 7-89114First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode4:36
- BRock You All Around The World (Live!)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Be Good are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Johnny Be Good are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Johnny Be Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Atlantic A9114W.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Be Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A9114W, A9114T, A9114, 0-86567) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT.1 A-9114-A1 and MT.1 A-9114-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Be Good 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.
