US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12487-45 N4A-side runout, variant 1
12489-45 N1B-side runout, variant 1
12487-45 N4A-side runout, variant 2
12489-45 N2B-side runout, variant 2
The PlaymatesJo-Ann
Vinyl pressings
Jo-Ann
by The Playmates · 1957
18 pressings6 countriesDoo WopRock
Jo-Ann was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Jo-Ann
15 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-GB-987-12487-N9#2A side runout, stamped
45-GB-988-12498-N9"B side runout, stamped
(12487) (GB-987)A side label
(12489) (GB-988)B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
4512487 #6 A18953A side runout, stamped
4512489 #6 A18954B side runout, stamped
12487A side label
12489B side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12487-45 N4 IA side runout - etched - Variant 1
12489-45 N2 IB side runout - etched - Variant 1
12487-45 N3 IA side runout - etched - Variant 2
12489-45 N1 IB side runout - etched - Variant 2
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
12487Label A
12489Label B
45 12487 ⑥ △18953Deadwax A
45 12489 ⑥ △18954Deadwax B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12487-45 N3A-side runout
12489-45 N3B-side runout
12487A-side label
12489B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 76223First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 76223First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | Canada | Apex 9-76223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Roulette RL. 4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Netherlands | Columbia 45-DB 4084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Scandinavia | Sonet T 7014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1957 | US | Roulette R-4037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Roulette RS-003 / Roulette RS-0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Roulette RL-40377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Roulette R-4037Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJo-Ann2:35
- BYou Can't Stop Me From Dreaming1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jo-Ann are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Jo-Ann are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Jo-Ann first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Roulette R-4037.
How do I tell if my copy of Jo-Ann is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4037, 45-DB 4084, 76223, 9-76223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12487-45 N4 and 12489-45 N1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jo-Ann 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.
