Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C4- V L 52300 A Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
C4- V C 52300 B Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
The SpotnicksJohnny Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Guitar
by The Spotnicks · 1964
12 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Johnny Guitar 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 Johnny Guitar
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C4- V C 52300 A Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
C4- V V 52300 B Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
52300 = 2 A C7 ◊Z CRunout side B, stamped
52300 = 2 B C7 ◊Z CRunout side A, stamped
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C4- V L 52300 A Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
C4- V C 52300 B Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
Italy
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor N H 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono
Italy
1964- Label and catalog number
- Polydor NH 52.300Polydor N H 52 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NH 52 300 - A 520Side A, etched
NH 52 300 - BSide B, etched
N H 52 300 ALabel A
N H 52 300 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Polydor 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | Polydor N H 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | Polydor NH 52.300 / Polydor N H 52 300First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Italy | Polydor 52.300 / Polydor N H 52300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Turkey | Philips 52300First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | Japan | Polydor DP 1400 / Polydor DP-14007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Turkey | db DB 10187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor NH 52238 / Polydor 522347", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Polydor NH 52 300 / Polydor 52 3007", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AJohnny Guitar
- BHappy Guitar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Guitar are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Johnny Guitar are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1964 and 1970.
When was Johnny Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, Italy, Turkey. One of them is Polydor 52 300.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 52 300, N H 52 300, NH 52.300, 52.300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C4- V L 52300 A Made in Germany and C4- V C 52300 B Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Guitar 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.
