US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SP 183Polydor 2066 932
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
78 NP 3611A
78 NP 3612B
Paul EvansHello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)
Vinyl pressings
Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)
by Paul Evans · 1978
18 pressings13 countriesSoft RockDiscoRockPop
Hello, This Is Joannie was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Hello, This Is Joannie
10 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SP 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SP183-78NP-3611-S-SP MCR joe 1-1A Side Runout
SP183-78NP-3612-S-SP MCR joe 1-2B Side Runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SP 183
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
November 1978- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records 2066 932Polydor 2066 932
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
2066932 A //1▽420 03 14 11A-side, stamped
2066932 B //1▽420 03 14 22 RCB-side, stamped/etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records 2066 932Polydor 2066 932
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
2066932 A //1▽420 03 15 22Runout side A
2066932 B //1▽420 03 16 18 RCRunout side B
Ireland
November 1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2066 932
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Polydor 2066 932First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | South Africa | Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Spring Records 2066 932 / Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Spring Records SP 183First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Spring Records SP 183 / Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | Spring Records SP 183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ireland | Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | UK | Spring Records 2066 932 / Polydor 2066 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2066 932 / Spring Records 2066 9327", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2066 932 / Spring Records 2066 9327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2066 932 / Spring Records 2066 9327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | Polydor PS 1062 / Polydor 2066 9327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Spring Records SPG 7037", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)3:11
- BLullabye Tissue Paper Co.2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello, This Is Joannie are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Hello, This Is Joannie are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Hello, This Is Joannie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Ireland, France and more. One of them is Spring Records SP 183.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello, This Is Joannie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 183, 2066 932) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 78 NP 3611 and 78 NP 3612. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello, This Is Joannie 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.