UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB T 016Zomba KGB T 016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KGBTP.016.A1 2 DAMONT GSide A, etched runout
KGBTP.016.B1 2 DAMONT ESide B, etched runout
Vinyl pressings
Cotton Eye Joe
by Rednex · 1994
20 pressings6 countriesEuro HouseBluegrassDance-popElectronic
Cotton Eye Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Cotton Eye Joe
17 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 5 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
1994- Label and catalog number
- Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016
- Format
- 7"
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KGB 016 JB A1 DAMONTSide A
KGB 016 JB B1 DAMONTSide B
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016 JB
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, White Label
- Runout / matrix
KGB 016JB A1 DAMONTSide A
KGB 016JB B1 DAMONT DSide B
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
KGB 016 JB A1 DAMONTSide A
KGB 016 JB B1 DAMONTSide B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Battery Records 01241-46500-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[etched] JDAB/01241-46500-1-A-1 1-1 SP"Hatfield Side"
[etched] JDAB/01241-46500-1-(scratched-out)-B-1 1-1 SP"McCoy Side"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7380-12First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7380-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7380-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Italy | Jive 74321-24080-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Jive 74321240801 / Jive 74321 24080 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB T 016 / Zomba KGB T 016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016First year7" | 7" |
| 1994 | UK | Zomba RED IFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Zomba RED IIFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016 JBFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB 016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | US | Battery Records 01241-46500-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | US | Battery Records JDAB-46500-1 / Battery Records 01241-46500-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Battery Records 01241-46501-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Not On Label (Rednex) RN112", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1137-12 / ZYX Records MAXI 1137-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Cotton Eye Joe (Madcow Mix)4:46
- A2Cotton Eye Joe (12" Original Mix)3:20
- A3Cotton Eye Joe (Original Instrumental)3:08
- B1Cotton Eye Joe (Overworked Mix)6:20
- B2Cotton Eye Joe (Madcow Instrumental)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cotton Eye Joe are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Cotton Eye Joe are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1994 and 2024.
When was Cotton Eye Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Internal Affairs Recording Co. KGB T 016.
How do I tell if my copy of Cotton Eye Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KGB T 016, KGB 016, KGB 016 JB, 01241-46500-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KGBTP.016.A1 2 DAMONT G and KGBTP.016.B1 2 DAMONT E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cotton Eye Joe 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.