Norway
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLPS 1405
- Format
- LP, Album
Karin Krog & FriendsJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Karin Krog & Friends · 1969
10 pressings2 countriesModalJazz
Joy 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 Joy
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Norway
March 1969- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLPS 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red Label, MUSTER
- Runout / matrix
SLPS 1405 A 2Side A stamped
SLPS 1405 BSide B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Norway | Sonet SLPS 1405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Norway | Sonet SLPS 1405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Sonet UPS 2018-NLP | LP |
| 1970 | Norway | Sonet SLPS 1405LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Japan | Overseas Records UXP-83-VLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Norway | Sandem Records SRLP 004 / Sandem Records SR LP 004LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Norway | Sandem Records SRLP 004LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Norway | Meantime Records MR15LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Norway | Sonet SLPS 1405LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Norway | Sonet SLPS 1405LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Joy7:55
- A2Karin's Mode8:10
- B1Round About Midnight6:05
- B2Maiden Voyage - Lazy Afternoon9:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Norway. One of them is Sonet SLPS 1405, released March 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLPS 1405) 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 Joy 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.