UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SF 90551-1A-side runout
SF 90555-1B-side runout
SF 90551A-side label
SF 90555B-side label
Vinyl pressings
The Joker
by Steve Miller Band · 1973
34 pressings17 countriesClassic RockRock
The Joker was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Joker
23 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid center
UK
October 19, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-90551-A-F2 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁[Variant 1] Runout A-side
S45-90555-F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁[Variant 1] Runout B-side
S45-90551-A-F2 #2 • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL[Variant 2] Runout A-side
S45-90555-F2 • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL[Variant 2] Runout B-side
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-45-90551A-F-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side A runout - variant 1
S-45-90555-F-3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side B runout - variant 1
S-45-90551A-F-4.MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲ 5 1Side A runout - variant 2
S-45-90555-F-9.. 2 ✲ 2Side B runout - variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3732
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
90551A 3732 F5 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout, variant 1
90555 3732 F4 #1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout, variant 1
90551A 3732 F5 #2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout, variant 2
90555 3732 F6 #6 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-10376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Capitol Records 3732First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Capitol Records SP 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 536 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 536 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 536 / Capitol Records 1 C 006-81 536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-10463First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1973 | Mexico | Capitol Records 7467First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-81 536 / Capitol Records 5C 006-81536First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F.3732First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Capitol Records CL 157657", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1973 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK & Europe | Capitol Records CL 15765First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-81 536 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-81 5367", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 157657", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 157657", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records CL 157657", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AThe Joker
- BSomething To Believe In
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Joker are there?
34 vinyl pressings of The Joker are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1973 and 1975.
When was The Joker first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 15765.
How do I tell if my copy of The Joker is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 15765, 3732, P-3732, ECR-10463) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 90551-1 and SF 90555-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Joker 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.
