US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records 1153
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SVD 4596 X20 1 CSide A (stamped)
SVD 4597 X20 1 CSide B (stamped)
RVGSide A/B (etched)
SVD-4596Side A Label
Varetta DillardJohnny Has Gone / So Many Ways
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways
by Varetta Dillard · 1955
10 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesBlues
Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 Has Gone / So Many Ways
3 pressings came out in 1955, 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
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records 45-1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Savoy Records 45-1153
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records 1153First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records 45-1153First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Savoy Records 45-1153First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Quality 1352Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Savoy Records SVD -45967", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Savoy Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Savoy Records7", 45 RPM, White Label · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, White Label · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Jamaica | Savoy Records7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | Jamaica | Savoy Records SVD -45977", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Savoy Records 45-11537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJohnny Has Gone
- BSo Many Ways
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US. One of them is Savoy Records 1153.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1153, 45-1153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SVD 4596 X20 1 C and SVD 4597 X20 1 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnny Has Gone / So Many Ways 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.