Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 707
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX200924Side A label
MX200925Side B label
Shakin' StevensOh Julie
Vinyl pressings
Oh Julie
by Shakin' Stevens · 1981
24 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRock
Oh Julie was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Oh Julie
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 1742Epic A 1742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-1742-2A-1 R ARunout side A, variant 1
01-1742-1B-1 R BRunout side B, variant 1
01-1742-2A-1 R ARunout side A, variant 2
01-1742-2B-1 R BRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 1742Epic A 1742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-1742-2A-1 R ARunout side A variant 1
01-1742-1B-1 R BRunout side B variant 1
01-1742-1A-1 R ARunout side A variant 2
01-1742-2B-1 R DRunout side B variant 2
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1742Epic A 1742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
-1742-A- SSTSide A, etched
-1742-B- SSTSide B, etched
Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1742
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1742
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC.S.A. 1742 A1 STRAWBERRYSide A
EPC.S.A 1742 B1 STRAWBERRYSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1742 / Epic A 1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1742 / Epic A 1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Epic EPC A 1742 / Epic A 1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 1742First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 1742First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES707First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Zimbabwe | Epic EN5290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1742 / Epic A 17427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Epic A 1742 / Epic EPC A17427", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Epic A 1742 / Epic EPC A17427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Epic EN 52907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC A-17427", 45 RPM, Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOh Julie
- BI'm Knockin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Julie are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Oh Julie are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Oh Julie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia, Europe, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic ES 707.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Julie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ES 707, EPCA 1742, EPC A 1742, 07・5P-170) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX200924 and MX200925. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Julie 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.
