US
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Mer Records 601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
2701- ZION - 1AA-side runout, "2701" stamped, rest is etched
2702-1AB-side runout, stamped
Z2701-ALabel, side A
Z2702-BLabel, side B
Patti SmithHey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory
Vinyl pressings
Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory
by Patti Smith · 1974
15 pressings5 countriesArt RockPunkRock
Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Mer Records 601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | UK | Sire 6078 6147", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10097", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Mer Records 6017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10097", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 1009 / Mer Records SRE 10097", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | US | Sire SRE 10097", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1977 | Italy | Sire SAA 7407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Sire SAA 7407", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Sire 100 036 - 100 / Sire 100 0367", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Sire 81227973557", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | Europe | Sire R7 7407", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mer Records 6017", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mer Records 6017", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mer Records 6017", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AHey Joe (Version)5:05
- BPiss Factory4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 2017.
When was Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is Mer Records 601, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2701- ZION - 1A and 2702-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory 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.
