US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 0-66766
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STED-66766-AIRunout side A
ST-ED-66766-B IRunout side B
Teddy PendergrassJoy
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Teddy Pendergrass · 1988
16 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 966 766-0
- Format
- 12"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-66766
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-66766-A-SPA Side label
ST-ED-66766-B-SPB Side label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 7-69401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Black/Yellow labels
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-E-69401A - 1 ❅ 1-2Runout etched side A
SRC ST-EA-69538-A - 1 1-1 F/W NMRunout etched side B
ST-E-69401-A-SPLabel side A
ST-E-69538-A-SPLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records ED 5298
- Format
- 12", Promo, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 67660First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 94017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Elektra 96 94017First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Asylum Records 966 766-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Asylum Records 969 401-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 75 T / Elektra 966 761-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Elektra EKR 75 / Elektra 969 401-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Asylum Records 0-66766First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Asylum Records 966 766-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 0-66766First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Asylum Records ED 5298First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-69401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 7-69401First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Asylum Records 7-69401First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Asylum Records 7-69401First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Joy (Extended Remix)6:46
- A2Joy (Edit Of Extended Remix)5:18
- B1Joy (Dub Version)6:55
- B2Joy (Instrumental)5:11
- B3Joy (Bonus Beats)5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Asylum Records 0-66766.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-66766, 966 766-0, 7-69401, ED 5298) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STED-66766-AI and ST-ED-66766-B I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joy 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.
