US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07241
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-176098-1A-DMM Sterling B6 G4Runout
ZSS-176098-1A-DMM Sterling B2 G1Runout
ZSS 176098A Label
ZSS 176099B Label
Vinyl pressings
Johnny B
by The Hooters · 1987
21 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Johnny B 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 Johnny B
14 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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
- Columbia 38-07241
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-176098-1A DMM G4 STERLING A15A Side etched
ZSS-17612-1A (scratched out number) -DMM G1 A6 STERLINGB Side etched
Australia
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650982 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX219375Side A label
MX219376Side A label
Japan
August 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony 07SP 1047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38 07241
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650982 7CBS 650982 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-650982-1A-1 ARunout Side A, etched
01-650982-1B-1 ARunout Side B, etched
01-650982-1Label Side A
01-650982-2Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 07241First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 12CDN-365First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650982 7 / CBS 650982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS CBS 650982 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDSP93092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PR-650606First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | CBS 650982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | CBS CBS 650982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650982 6 / CBS 650982 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07241First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07241First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 1047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 1047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | CBS/Sony 05SP 30397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny B3:58
- BLucy In The Sky With Diamonds (Live)4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny B are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Johnny B are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Johnny B first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 38-07241.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny B is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 38-07241, 650982 7, 07SP 1047, 38 07241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-176098-1A-DMM Sterling B6 G4 and ZSS-176098-1A-DMM Sterling B2 G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny B 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.
