US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 03935
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Marvin GayeJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Marvin Gaye · 1982
12 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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
7 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-03934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P XSS-169298-1F MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side B runout
P XSS-169299-1G MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side A runout
XSS 169298Side B label
XSS 169299Side A label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-03934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03935
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A3242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 12CXP 03934
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 03934First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia 38 03935First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | CBS CBS A3242First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 44-03934First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 38 03935First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 38-03935First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia 44-03934First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBSA 12-3242 / CBS A 12.324212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | CBS CBSA 3242 / CBS A32427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK & Europe | CBS CBS A 13 3242 / CBS A 13-324212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS A32427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | CBS CBS A32427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJoy4:30
- BJoy4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Columbia 38 03935.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38 03935, 44-03934, 38-03935, CBS A3242) 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.
