US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Colossus C 111
- Format
- 7"
Shocking BlueMighty Joe
Vinyl pressings
Mighty Joe
by Shocking Blue · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
Mighty Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Mighty Joe
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Colossus C 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
C1020A -2 TIIIIIA runout
C1021B -2 TIIIIB runout
C-1020 AA Side Label
C-1021 BB Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Colossus C 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
C1020A PA runout
C1021B PB runout
C-1020 AA Side Label
C-1021 BB Side Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Colossus C 111 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
p C1020A-DJ 2A-Side Runout Etching
p C1020A-DJ 1B-Side Runout Etching
C-1020 A DJLabels
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Colossus C111DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor FC 126.031
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Polydor FC 126.031First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Colossus C. 111XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 1711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Japan | Polydor DP 1711First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Colossus C 111First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Colossus C 111 DJFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Colossus C 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Colossus C111DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Colossus C 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Polydor 21600047", Mono · Mono | 7", Mono · Mono |
| ? | Uruguay | Polydor 21660047", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AMighty Joe3:04
- BI'm A Woman3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mighty Joe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mighty Joe are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Mighty Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Brazil, Canada, Japan. One of them is Colossus C 111.
How do I tell if my copy of Mighty Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 111, C 111 DJ, C111DJ, FC 126.031) 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 Mighty 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.
