UK
November 1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca DFE 6311
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EFF-757-IC BBH CJRunout, side A
EFF-758-IC MH CJRunout, side B
EFF.757Label, side A
EFF.758Label, side B
The Johnston BrothersJoin In And Sing
Vinyl pressings
Join In And Sing
by The Johnston Brothers · 1955
17 pressings5 countriesVocalJazzPop
Join In And Sing was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Join In And Sing
1 pressing came out in 1955, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Decca DFE 6 311 / Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1955 | UK | Decca DFE 6311First year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | Australia | Decca DFEA 63117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca 455.0117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 6311 / Decca DFE.63117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | UK | Decca DFE 63117", EP | 7", EP |
| 1957 | UK | Decca DFE 63117", EP | 7", EP |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1958 | UK | Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Decca DFE 6 311 / Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1960 | France | Decca DFE 6 311 / Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Decca DFE 6 311 / Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1965 | France | Decca DFE 6 311 M / Decca DFE 63117", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Decca DFE 63117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DFEM 63117", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Decca DFE 63117", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
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- AdIf You Knew Susie
- AeAin't She Sweet
- AfToot-toot-tootsie
- BaThe Sheik Of Araby
- BbYes, Sir, That's My Baby
- BcCalifornia
- BdSome Of These Days
- BeThe Charleston
- BfMargie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Join In And Sing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Join In And Sing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1965.
When was Join In And Sing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in UK. One of them is Decca DFE 6311, released November 1955.
How do I tell if my copy of Join In And Sing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DFE 6311) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFF-757-IC BBH CJ and EFF-758-IC MH CJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Join In And Sing 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.