Costa Rica
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS Columbia 7012720
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Men At WorkBe Good Johnny
Vinyl pressings
Be Good Johnny
by Men At Work · 1981
15 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Be Good Johnny 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 Be Good Johnny
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Costa Rica | CBS Columbia 7012720First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS BA 2229207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SAMPLER 6612", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | Canada | Columbia C4-85167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS A-2840 / CBS CBSA 28407", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CBS A-2840 / CBS CBSA 28407", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS SSC 54197", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A-28247", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A-2840 / CBS CBS A 28407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS CBS A-2840 / CBS CBS A 28407", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic DA41197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Columbia AS 160812", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222 9207", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Peru | CBS Columbia CSR 12567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABe Good Johnny
- BF19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be Good Johnny are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Be Good Johnny are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Be Good Johnny first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Costa Rica. One of them is CBS Columbia 7012720.
How do I tell if my copy of Be Good Johnny is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7012720) 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 Be Good 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.
