US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LP 3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
66-2098-AScribed in runout A
66-2098-BScribed in runout B
(66-2098-A)Label A
(66-2098-B)Label B
The LeavesHey Joe
Vinyl pressings
Hey Joe
by The Leaves · 1966
17 pressings5 countriesGarage RockPop RockPsychedelic RockRock
Hey Joe was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Hey Joe
14 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LPS 3005Mira Records LPS-3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
66- 2099 SA RE 2Side A runout
66- 2099 -5B RE-2Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LP 3005Mira Records LPS 3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
66-2099-SA RE 1 12 [block shaped "S" logo stamp]A runout
66-2099-SB RE 1 11 [block shaped "S" logo stamp]B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Surrey Records LP 3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
66-2098-A-RE-1 11Etched in Side A runout, 11 is machine-stamped
66-2098-B RE 1 11Etched in Side B runout, 11 is machine-stamped
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LPS 3005, LP 3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
66-2099-S-A STEREOSide A
66-2099-S-B STEREOSide B
66-2099-SA STEREOSide A runout, etched (variant 1)
66-2099-SB RE-2Side B runout, etched (variant 1)
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Mira Records LPS 3005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
66-2099-5A STEREOSide A, etched, variant 1
66-2099-5B STEREOSide B, etched, variant 1
66-2099-S-A STEREOSide A, etched, variant 2
66-2099-S-B STEREOSide B, etched, variant 2
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton LPS 3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Sparton LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Italy | Ricordi LIR 22-007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LPS 3005 / Mira Records LPS-3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LP 3005First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LP 3005 / Mira Records LPS 3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Surrey Records LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Surrey Records LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LPS 3005, LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LPS 3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Surrey Records LPS 3005 / Mira Records LPS 3005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Mira Records LP 3005First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | Disques Festival FLDX 525LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Line Records LLP 5144 ASLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Impact IMLP 4.00458 JLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dr. Stone2:20
- A2Just A Memory2:17
- A3Get Out Of My Life Woman2:46
- A4Girl From The East2:56
- A5He Was A Friend Of Mine3:23
- A6Hey Joe!2:48
- B1Words2:31
- B2Back On The Avenue3:05
- B3War Of Distortion2:08
- B4Tobacco Road2:09
- B5Good Bye, My Lover3:10
- B6Too Many People3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hey Joe are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1987.
When was Hey Joe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is Mira Records LP 3005.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Joe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 3005, LPS 3005, LPS 3005, LP 3005, LIR 22-007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 66-2098-A and 66-2098-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Joe 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.