US
1967- Label and catalog number
- New Voice Records N V 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8153A-side label
8154B-side label
Mitch RyderJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Mitch Ryder · 1967
13 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulGarage RockRock
Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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
12 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 7 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- New Voice Records 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8153 LW ARPRunout A
8154 LWRunout B
8153Label A
8154Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- New Voice Records 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
8153 △67106A Side Runout etched
8154 △67106-XB Side Runout etched
MR (with circle around it)Runout both sides stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- New Voice Records 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8153 LWSide A runout
8154 LWSide B runout
8153Side A label
8154Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- New Voice Records 824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
8153A-side label
8154B-side label
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45KR-4979-1 KTSide A Stamped
45KR-4980-1 KTSide B Stamped
45KR-4979Side A Label
45KR-4980Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Stateside OSS-274First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | Canada | Bell Records NEWVOICE 824XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Denmark | Stateside SS 2037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Stateside SS 2037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Stateside MSS.2172First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SS 2037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | New Voice Records N V 824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | New Voice Records 824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | New Voice Records 824First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | New Voice Records 824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | New Voice Records 824First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | New Voice Records 8247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJoy3:01
- BI'd Rather Go To Jail3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is New Voice Records N V 824.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use N V 824, 824, SS 2037, OSS-274) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8153 and 8154. 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.
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