Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Dark Blue/Yellow Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
UH9729-A II JNRunout side A, etched
UH9729-B JNRunout side B, etched
UH 9729 ALabel side A
UH 9729 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Hello Josephine
by The Scorpions · 1964
16 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Hello Josephine was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Hello Josephine
9 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Red/Yellow Sleeve
Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Red/Purple Sleeve
Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Orange/Blue Sleeve
Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Orange/Yellow Sleeve, Fats Domino Credit
Netherlands
December 1964- Label and catalog number
- CNR UH 9729
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Orange/Yellow Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
UH 9729 - A II JNRunout side A
UH 9729 - B JNRunout side B
UH 9729 ALabel side A
UH 9729 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Netherlands | CNR UH 9729First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Belgium | Cardinal Records C 30417", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | Germany | International Polydor Production 421 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Germany | International Polydor Production 421 0067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Layola Records L 17-2067", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Switzerland | Orchestrola L 17-206 / Layola Records L 17-2067", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 141.5797", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | CNR UH 97297", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- AHello Josephine
- B(Ain't That) Just Like Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Josephine are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Hello Josephine are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1979.
When was Hello Josephine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Netherlands. One of them is CNR UH 9729, released December 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Josephine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UH 9729) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UH9729-A II JN and UH9729-B JN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Josephine 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.