UK
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BONK 1-12Some Bizzare BONK 1-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BONK 112 A-2U-1-1-Run-out Side A
BONK 112 B-2U-1-1-Run-out Side B
Marc AlmondStories Of Johnny
Vinyl pressings
Stories Of Johnny
by Marc Almond · 1985
21 pressings10 countriesPop RockVocalRockPop
Stories Of Johnny was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Stories Of Johnny
19 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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 1985- Label and catalog number
- Some Bizzare BONK 1-10Virgin BONK 1-10
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BONK- 1/10-A2- ROLAKERunout A
BONK- 1/10-B-2 ORLAKERunout B
UK
August 12, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BONK 1Some Bizzare BONK 1
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BONK 1 A-2U-1-1-3Runout A: Machine stamped (Variant 1)
BONK 1 B-1U-1-1-2Runout B: Machine stamped (Variant 1)
BONK 1 C-1U-1-1-X1Runout C: Machine stamped (Variant 1)
BONK 1 D-1U-1-1-X1Runout D: Machine stamped (Variant 1)
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Some Bizzare BONK IVirgin BONK I
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BONK 1 A-1 U-1-1-2Stamped side A variant 1
BONK 1 B-2 U-1-1-2Stamped side B variant 1
BONK 1 A-2U-1-1-0Variant 2 - runout A-side
BONK 1 B-1U-1-1-5Variant 2 - runout B-side
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BONK 1
- Format
- 7", White Label, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
BONK 1B-1U 1-1-1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BONK 1-12Some Bizzare BONK 1-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin BONK 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin BONK 1-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 623 / Some Bizzare 107 623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 023 / Virgin 602 023-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80203First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Some Bizzare 90216 / Virgin 90216First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Virgin BONK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Virgin 531205 / Edisom, Lda. 531205First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin F-602.023 / Virgin F 602023First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin A-107.623First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Some Bizzare BONK I / Virgin BONK IFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin BONK 1-12 / Some BizzareFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin BONK 1First year7", White Label, Single Sided | 7", White Label, Single Sided |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin BONK 1-12 / Some Bizzare BONK 1-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin BONK 1-12 / Some Bizzare BONK 1-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Stories Of Johnny
- A2Blond Boy
- B1Stories Of Johnny (With The Westminster City School Choir)
- B2Take My Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stories Of Johnny are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Stories Of Johnny are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Stories Of Johnny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin BONK 1-12, released August 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Stories Of Johnny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BONK 1-12, BONK 1-10, BONK 1, BONK I) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BONK 112 A-2U-1-1- and BONK 112 B-2U-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stories Of Johnny 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.
