US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Magic Carpet 1001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Randy & The RainbowsJoy Ride
Vinyl pressings
Joy Ride
by Randy & The Rainbows · 1979
10 pressings1 countryRock & RollRock
Joy Ride was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Ride
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Magic Carpet 1001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Crystal Ball 1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet MC 1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1003LP, Compilation, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1001LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1001LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1001LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet 1001LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Magic Carpet MC 1001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Little Star2:25
- A2Sharin'1:53
- A3Why Do Kids Grow Up1:47
- A4She's My Angel2:00
- A5Dry Your Eyes2:30
- A6Happy Teenager2:16
- A7Little Hot Rod Suzie1:52
- A8Joy Ride2:14
- A9Denise--19732:08
- B1Denise1:57
- B2Come Back2:17
- B3Lovely Lies2:34
- B4I'll Forget Her Tomorrow2:37
- B5I'll Be Seeing You2:24
- B6He's A Fugitive2:29
- B7Quarter To Three2:14
- B8Bonnie's Part Of Town2:40
- B9Open Skies2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy Ride are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Joy Ride are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Joy Ride first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US. One of them is Magic Carpet 1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy Ride is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joy Ride 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.