US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7-8536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
Kris KristoffersonJosie
Vinyl pressings
Josie
by Kris Kristofferson · 1972
11 pressings7 countriesVocalFolkPopFolk
Josie was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Josie
9 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7-8536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7-8536
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS7 8536-1 TII AT
ZS7 8536-2 TII AH
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8536
- Format
- 7", Promo, Single
UK
April 14, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT 7994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7994ALabel Side A
7994BLabel Side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument MNT 7994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7994ALabel Side A
7994BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Monument PK-4611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Europe | Monument MN 104First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Monument PK-4611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Monument MNT 7994First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8536First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7-8536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7-8536First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7-8536First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Monument MNT 7994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Monument P-1677", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Monument MN. 85367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJosie3:12
- BBorder Lord3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Josie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Josie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Josie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Monument ZS7-8536.
How do I tell if my copy of Josie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7-8536, ZS7 8536, MNT 7994, PK-4611) 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 Josie 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.
