US
1981- Label and catalog number
- New Alliance Records NAR-004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NAR 004 A JS.XTAL L-6693Runout side A
NAR 004·B BOON VS. STARKEY L-6693-X JS.XTALRunout side B
MinutemenJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Minutemen · 1981
11 pressings1 countryPunkHardcoreExperimentalRock
Joy 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
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | New Alliance Records NAR-004First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 92310", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 92310", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | SST Records SST 92310", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 2147", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Joy0:52
- A2Black Sheep1:06
- BMore Joy1:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1981 and 2022.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is New Alliance Records NAR-004.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NAR-004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NAR 004 A JS.XTAL L-6693 and NAR 004·B BOON VS. STARKEY L-6693-X JS.XTAL. 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.
