UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 211
- Format
- 12"
Maze Featuring Frankie BeverlyJoy & Pain
Vinyl pressings
Joy & Pain
by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly · 1981
12 pressings2 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Joy & Pain was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 & Pain
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 211
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 211 A-1: 7
CL 211 B-1: 3
CL 211 ASide A label
CL 211 BSide B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 211
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Clear
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 211 A-1 1 2 0Runout side A, stamped
12 CL 211 B-1 1 1 9Runout side B, stamped
12CL 211ALabel side A
12CL 211BLabel side B
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 211First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records CL 211First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 211First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 21112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 53112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 5317", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Not On Label Maze Promo 112", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79798 / Capitol Records SPRO-7984612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | S12 S12DJ-02412" | 12" |
| 2007 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-543112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label JAP00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | UK | Not On Label MAZE 0112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJoy & Pain (Edited Version)4:30
- BHappy Feelin's5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy & Pain are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Joy & Pain are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1981 and 2007.
When was Joy & Pain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 211.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy & Pain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 211, CL 211) 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 & Pain 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.
