Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6000 799 A 3 P 82 F 710Runout side A, stamped
6000 799 B 3 P 82 F 710Runout side B, stamped
Status QuoDear John
Vinyl pressings
Dear John
by Status Quo · 1982
14 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Dear John was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Dear John
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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
March 19, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 7Vertigo 6000 799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
QUO 7 A//1▽420 S STRAWBERRYA-side stamped variant 1
QUO 7 B//1▽420 W STRAWBERRYB-side stamped variant 1
QUO 7 A//1▽420 S 1 1 2 STRAWBERRYA-side stamped variant 2
QUO 7 B//2▽420 W 11 2B-side stamped variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 7Vertigo (6000 799)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large centre
- Runout / matrix
QUO 7 A//1▽420 S 11 STRAWBERRY 12Stamped side A
QUO 7 B//1▽420 W 12 8Stamped side b
Netherlands
April 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6000 799 1W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06Side A runout
6000 799 2W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06Side B runout
6000 799. 1Side A label
6000 799. 2Side B label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 799
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Austria | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Bolivia | Vertigo VRS - 30 - 13First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Vertigo QUO 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | Vertigo QUO 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 1366First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Vertigo 6000 799 / Vertigo 60 00 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Vertigo QUO 7 / Vertigo (6000 799)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Vertigo QUO 7 / Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6000 799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADear John3:14
- BI Want The World To Know3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dear John are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Dear John are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Dear John first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Vertigo 6000 799.
How do I tell if my copy of Dear John is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000 799, QUO 7, VRS - 30 - 13, TOS 1366) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6000 799 A 3 P 82 F 710 and 6000 799 B 3 P 82 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dear John 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.
