UK
October 19, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Red Rhino Records RED LP 84Red Rhino Records RED LP84
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
RED LP 84 A2 MPOSide A runout etched
RED LP 84 B2 MPOSide B runout etched
The Gun ClubMother Juno
Vinyl pressings
Mother Juno
by The Gun Club · 1987
10 pressings6 countriesGarage RockPunkBlues RockRock
Mother Juno was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Mother Juno
4 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Red Rhino Records REDLP 84
- Format
- LP, Album · Pale Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
RED LP 84 A2 ̶M̶P̶O̶Side A runout
RED LP 84 B2 ̶M̶P̶O̶Side B runout
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Danceteria DAN LP 003Danceteria DANLP 003
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DAN LP-003 A [MPO scratched] [RED LP 84 A2 scratched]Side A runout, hand-etched
DAN LP-003 B [MPO scratched] [RED LP 84 B2 scratched]Side B runout, hand-etched
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- What's So Funny About.. SF 70
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RED LP 84 A2 SF-70-A [MPO]Side One, hand-etched, "MPO" scratched out
RED LP 84 B2 SF-70-B [MPO]Side Two, hand-etched, "MPO" scratched out
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Danceteria DAN LP 003 / Danceteria DANLP 003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | What's So Funny About.. SF 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Red Rhino Records REDLP 84First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Red Rhino Records RED LP84LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Germany | What's So Funny About.. SF 70LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | Red Rhino Records RED LP 84 / Red Rhino Records RED LP84First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Spain | Bang! Records BANG!-LP82LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Cooking Vinyl COOKLP698LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Cooking Vinyl COOKLP698LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Blixa Sounds BLX888LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bill Bailey3:43
- A2Thunderhead3:32
- A3Lupita Screams3:17
- A4Yellow Eyes6:31
- B1The Breaking Hands4:13
- B2Araby3:04
- B3Hearts4:03
- B4My Cousin Kim2:48
- B5Port Of Souls4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mother Juno are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mother Juno are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was Mother Juno first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, France, Germany. One of them is Red Rhino Records RED LP 84, released October 19, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Mother Juno is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RED LP 84, REDLP 84, DAN LP 003, SF 70) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RED LP 84 A2 MPO and RED LP 84 B2 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mother Juno 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.
