UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 10 RIC 115
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 RIC 115 A-1-1-1- F LYN 12904Runout A
10 RIC 115 B-1-1- 1- I LYN 12905Runout B
RIC 115ALabel A
RIC 115BLabel B
Peter ToshJohnny B. Goode
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B. Goode
by Peter Tosh · 1983
31 pressings17 countriesRoots ReggaeReggae-PopReggae
Johnny B. Goode was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Johnny B. Goode
29 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 16 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI RIC 115
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RIC 115A-DJA
RIC 115B-DJB
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI RIC 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RIC 115 A-DJ-1-1- 1-4Stamped A Side, variant 1
RIC 115 B-DJ-1-1- 1-4Stamped B Side, variant 1
RIC 115 A-DJ-1-1- 1-11Stamped A Side, variant 2
RIC 115 B-DJ-1-1- [scratched over digit]1-14Stamped B Side, variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI RIC 115 (DJ)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RIC 115 A-DJ-1-1- 1-2Stamped A Side, variant 1
RIC 115 B-DJ-1-1- 1-1Stamped B Side, variant 1
RIC 115 A-DJ-1-1- 1-0Stamped A Side, variant 2
RIC 115 B-DJ-1-1- 1-2Stamped B Side, variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI RIC 115
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
RIC 115A-DJA
RIC 115B-DJB
Country unknown
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 07722Z
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | EMI 07722ZFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-949First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 07722First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America B 8159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-07 722 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-07 722First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 50999-1545036First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | EMI 2 C 008-07722 / EMI 2C008-07.722First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C K 052-07 722 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-17372First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Japan | EMI EMS-17372First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-07722First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 13First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Panama | EMI 4630First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | EMI 11C 052-07722First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Intel Diplo7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Intel Diplo7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B. Goode
- BPeace Treaty
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Johnny B. Goode are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Johnny B. Goode first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 10 RIC 115.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B. Goode is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10 RIC 115, RIC 115, RIC 115 (DJ), 07722Z) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 RIC 115 A-1-1-1- F LYN 12904 and 10 RIC 115 B-1-1- 1- I LYN 12905. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B. Goode 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.
