Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 23 527Columbia 45-DW 6579
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XCA 28 185Label side A
7 XCA 28 186Label side B
Peter & GordonThe Jokers
Vinyl pressings
The Jokers
by Peter & Gordon · 1967
14 pressings11 countriesVocalPop
The Jokers 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 The Jokers
13 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8198Columbia DB 8198
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 28185-1Label side A
7XCA 28186-1Label side B
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong center
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
May 26, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P 5919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45x-45976Label side A
45x-45977Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Columbia DO-4793First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Belgium | Columbia DB 8198 / Columbia 45-DW 6579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Columbia C 23 527 / Columbia 45-DW 6579First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Ireland | Columbia DB 8198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ 10499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Norway | Columbia DB 8198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Spain | La Voz De Su Amo PL 63.166First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8198 / Columbia DB 8198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8198First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records 5919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Capitol Records P 5919First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Columbia DB 8198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 59197", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Jokers2:01
- BRed, Cream And Velvet2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Jokers are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Jokers are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was The Jokers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia C 23 527.
How do I tell if my copy of The Jokers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 23 527, DB 8198, 5919, P 5919) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XCA 28 185 and 7 XCA 28 186. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Jokers 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.
