UK
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
noneLabel A
6059 083.2Label B
Vinyl pressings
Joybringer
by Manfred Mann's Earth Band · 1973
26 pressings16 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Joybringer was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Joybringer
24 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 14 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
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
6059083 1F//▽420 11 12 04A side, stamped
6059083 2F//▽420 11 04B side, stamped
6059 083.1A side label
6059 083.2B side label
UK
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059 083.1Label A
noneLabel B
UK
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059083 1F//1▽420 1 1 9 9 04Runout side A
6059083 2F//1▽420 1 1 3 04Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6059083 1F//1▽420 1 2 1 5 04Runout A, stamped variant 1
6059083 2F//1▽420 1 2 1 4 04Runout B, stamped variant 1
04 6059083 1F//1▽420 1 2 2 0Runout A, stamped variant 2
04 6059083 2F//1▽420 1 1 5Runout B, stamped variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 083
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Madagascar | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6059.083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Singapore | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Vertigo 6059 083First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14205 / Polydor 2066 386First year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 14205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Vertigo 6059 0837", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | Mozambique | Vertigo 6059 0837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJoybringer
- BCan't Eat Meat
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joybringer are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Joybringer are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Joybringer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Ireland, South Africa and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 083, released August 10, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Joybringer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 083, PD 14205, TOS 940, 6059.083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, none and 6059 083.2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joybringer 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.
