US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1021
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1021-AA Side Label
SRM-1-1021-BB Side Label
The JonesesKeepin' Up With The Joneses
Vinyl pressings
Keepin' Up With The Joneses
by The Joneses · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesSoulDiscoBalladMonolog
Keepin' Up With The Joneses was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Keepin' Up With The Joneses
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1021
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1021-A- CP9 MASTERDISK G.N.Side 1, stamped, except CP9, G.N.
SRM-1-1021-B-CP3 MASTERDISK G.N.Side 2, stamped, except CP3, G.N.
SRM-1-1021-A-CP9 E MASTERDISK G.K.Side 1, stamped, except -CP9, G.K. (variant 2)
SRM-1-1021-B-CP4 A2 MASTERDISK G.K.Side 2, stamped, except CP4, G.K. (variant 2)
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1021-A- CT 9(crossed out) 8 MASTERDISK G.K.Side 1, stamped, except CT 9(crossed out) 8 I T, G.K.
SRM-1-1021-B-CT1 I T MASTERDISK G.K.Side 2, stamped, except CT 1 I T, G.K.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1021
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1021-AA Side Label
SRM-1-1021-BB Side Label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1021
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 550
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6338 550 1A Side Label
6338 550 2B Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Mercury 6338 550First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1021First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1021LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1974 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Mercury 6338.550LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury RJ-6027LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 550LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Uruguay | Mercury 6338 550LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Can't See What You See In Me3:05
- A2Fire2:50
- A3Our Love Song7:25
- A4Hey Babe (Is The Gettin' Still Good?) Part 13:32
- A5Hey Babe (Is The Gettin' Still Good?) Part 22:05
- B1Sugar Pie Guy (Part 1)3:40
- B2Sugar Pie Guy (Part 2)3:45
- B3I Promise You4:47
- B4Baby Don't Do It2:58
- B5Please Let Me Stay4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keepin' Up With The Joneses are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Keepin' Up With The Joneses are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Keepin' Up With The Joneses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Keepin' Up With The Joneses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-1021, 6338 550) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-1021-A and SRM-1-1021-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keepin' Up With The Joneses 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.