Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PC 3928
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · White
Lou ReedMy Red Joystick
Vinyl pressings
My Red Joystick
by Lou Reed · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockRock
My Red Joystick was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 My Red Joystick
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PW-13928
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA JW-13928
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PW 13928-A 7Side A Stamped
PW 13928-B 5Side B Stamped
PW 13928-ASide A Label
PW 13928-BSide B Label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104340
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
104340 AA-Side Label
104340 BB-Side Label
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS 234
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PC 3928
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 104340First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS 234First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | RCA Victor DC 61522First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PC 3928First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 3928First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 3928First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PC 3928First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | RCA 104340First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA PB-60215First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor PB-60215First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA PC 3928First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | RCA JW-13928First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | RCA Victor PW-13928First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Red Joystick (Remixed Version)5:05
- B1My Red Joystick (Instrumental Version)5:25
- B2I Love You Suzanne3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Red Joystick are there?
13 vinyl pressings of My Red Joystick are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was My Red Joystick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor PC 3928.
How do I tell if my copy of My Red Joystick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 3928, PW-13928, JW-13928, 104340) 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 My Red Joystick 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.
