Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P—01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - D.S.R 2439 - II S.B.
DYNA - D.S.R 2440 - I S.B.
The SlickersJohnny (Too) Bad
Vinyl pressings
Johnny (Too) Bad
by The Slickers · 1970
11 pressings3 countriesReggaeReggae
Johnny (Too) Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Johnny (Too) Bad
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P—01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Label
- Runout / matrix
A-3440Side A runout
B-3440Side B runout
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P-01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - D.S.R 2439-1Side A
DYNA - D.S.R 2440-1Side B
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P—01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - D.S.R 2439 - II S.B.Runout A side
DYNA - D.S.R 2440 - I S.B.Runout B side
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P—01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Panther
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - D.S.R 2439 - II S.B.
DYNA - D.S.R 2440 - I S.B.
Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Panther P—01
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DYNA - D.S.R 2439 - II S.B.Runout A side
MFD...DYNA 3294-1 D.S.R. / S.B. S.B.Runout B side
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P—01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P—01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P-01First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P—01First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P—01First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Panther P—01First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Panther P—017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, White Label |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Panther P-017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Punch PH 597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Caribbean Muzic7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Tranquility T0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny (Too) Bad
- BToo Bad
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny (Too) Bad are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Johnny (Too) Bad are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Johnny (Too) Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Jamaica. One of them is Panther P—01.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny (Too) Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P—01, P-01) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DYNA - D.S.R 2439 - II S.B. and DYNA - D.S.R 2440 - I S.B.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny (Too) Bad 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.