US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7247
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⊳ PRO-7247-A MASTERDISK
A-2 ⊳ PRO-7247-B
Vinyl pressings
Joy And Pain (Remix)
by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock · 1989
23 pressings9 countriesHip Hop
Joy And Pain (Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 And Pain (Remix)
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7247
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PRO - 7247-A MASTERDISKSide A
PRO - 7247-B MASTERDISKSide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-5247
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
PRO-5247-A MASTERDISK HW 1-1 SRC[logo]Side A Runout
PRO-5247-B MASTERDISK HW 1-1 SRC[logo]Side B Runout
PRO-5247ASide A Label
PRO-5247BSide B Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7247
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-7247-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Profile Records PRO-5247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC PRO-5247-A MASTERDISK HW 1-1A-side runout
SRC PRO-5247-B- MASTERDISK HW 1-1B-side runout
PRO-5247A-DJLabel side A
PRO-5247B-DJLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 874 345-1 / Profile Records 874 345-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 874 344-7 / Profile Records 874 344-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 874 345-1 / Profile Records 874 345-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122401First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Clever CLE 14269-6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12233First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | Supreme Records SUPE 143First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Grind B MX 1203First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Grino PROMO-1203First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE T 143First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Supreme Records SUPE 143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Supreme Records SUPET 143First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Profile Records PRO-7247First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Profile Records PRO-724712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Profile Records PRO-744712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Joy And Pain (World To World Remix)6:06
- A2Joy And Pain (No-Rap-Attack-Dub-Track)4:05
- B1Times Are Gettin' Ill3:38
- B2Joy And Pain (Rob-A-Pella)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy And Pain (Remix) are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Joy And Pain (Remix) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 2005.
When was Joy And Pain (Remix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Profile Records PRO-7247.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy And Pain (Remix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-7247, PRO-5247, PRO-7247-DJ, SUPE T 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-1 ⊳ PRO-7247-A MASTERDISK and A-2 ⊳ PRO-7247-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joy And Pain (Remix) 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.
