US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o PAL31301 IJside A runout etched
o PBL-31301-1B dside B runout etched
AL 31301side A label
BL 31301side B label
Percy Faith & His OrchestraJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Percy Faith & His Orchestra · 1972
11 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPopStage & Screen
Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31301
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T o PAL 31301 1GEtched side A
T1 o PBL 31301 1FEtched side B
AL 31301Label side A
BL 31301Label side B
US
June 1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CQ 31301
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic, Album
- Runout / matrix
PQ AL 31301 1ASide A:
PQ BL 31301 1ASide B:
QAL 31301Side A Label
QBL 31301Side B Label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP-233966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- CBS 137775
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 31301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 31403 1Jside A runout etched
1 PBL 31301 1Jside B runout etched
AL 31301side A label
BL 31301side B label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | CBS SBP-233966First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 137775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia C 31301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPN 35First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM-7First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS S 64870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473983First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS S 64870First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia CQ 31301First yearLP, Quadraphonic, Album | LP, Quadraphonic, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Joy2:24
- A2Brian's Song3:01
- A3Love Theme From "Mary, Queen Of Scots" (This Way Mary)2:58
- A4Theme From "Shaft"3:42
- A5Without You3:14
- A6An Old Fashioned Love Song2:28
- B1Diamonds Are Forever2:15
- B2Theme From "Summer Of '42" (The Summer Knows)3:05
- B3Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves2:54
- B4Medley: Sunrise, Sunset; Fiddler On The Roof3:24
- B5Hurting Each Other2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia C 31301.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 31301, CQ 31301, SBP-233966, 137775) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o PAL31301 IJ and o PBL-31301-1B d. 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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