US
May 2000- Label and catalog number
- Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SFTRI-619-A R-18763 Dc BqsA side runout, etched
SFTRI-619-B Dc Bqs R-18764 SYMPATHYB side runout, etched
The White StripesHello Operator / Jolene
Vinyl pressings
Hello Operator / Jolene
by The White Stripes · 2000
12 pressings2 countriesIndie RockRock
Hello Operator / Jolene was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 Operator / Jolene
5 pressings came out in 2000, 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.
US
May 2000- Label and catalog number
- Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SFTRI-619-AA Side
SFTRI-619-BB SIde
US
May 2000- Label and catalog number
- Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · black label
- Runout / matrix
SFTRI-619-AA side runout, etched
SFTRI-619-BB side runout, etched
US
May 2000- Label and catalog number
- Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SFTRI-619-A Dc BqsA side runout, etched
SFTRI-619-B Dc Bqs SYMPATHYB side runout, etched
US
May 2000- Label and catalog number
- Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress, Single
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.
2000s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Unknown | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 6197", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2000 | UK | Sympathy For The Record Industry 619 - 18763/187647", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619First year7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619First year7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress, Single · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, 45 RPM, Mispress, Single · Picture disc |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 6197", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 2000 | US | Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 6197", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Third Man Records TMR 0677", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2011 | US | Third Man Records TMR067 / Third Man Records TMR-0677", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Third Man Records TMR067 / Third Man Records TMR-0677", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AHello Operator
- BJolene
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello Operator / Jolene are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hello Operator / Jolene are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2000 and 2020.
When was Hello Operator / Jolene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US. One of them is Sympathy For The Record Industry SFTRI 619, released May 2000.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello Operator / Jolene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SFTRI 619) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SFTRI-619-A R-18763 Dc Bqs and SFTRI-619-B Dc Bqs R-18764 SYMPATHY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello Operator / Jolene 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.
