US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGRunout - Machine Stamped On Both Sides
SPR 140 A (1171) 2066 391A Label Matrix
SPR 140 B (1177) 2066 391B Label Matrix
Act 1Goodbye Love (We're Through)
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye Love (We're Through)
by Act 1 · 1973
15 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Goodbye Love (We're Through) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Goodbye Love (We're Through)
7 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Ƨ SPR-140-AS-1A 10-10-73 33778 STERLING RLA-Side Runout Etching
36920 SPR-140-BS-RE-1 5-22-74B-Side Runout Etching
SPR 140 B (1177)B-Side Label
SPR 140 A (1171)A-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGRunout - Machine Stamped On Both Sides
SPR 140 A (1171) 2066 391A Label Matrix
SPR 140 B (1177) 2066 391B Label Matrix
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGRunout - Machine Stamped On Both Sides
SPR 140 AM-1BA Label Matrix
SPR 140 AS-1BB Label Matrix
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Spring Records SPR 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Polydor SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 1407", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Spring Records SPR 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | Australia | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Mercury 6008 0057", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Ireland | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Mercury 6008 0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGoodbye Love (We're Through)2:12
- BTom The Peeper (Long Version)2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye Love (We're Through) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Goodbye Love (We're Through) are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was Goodbye Love (We're Through) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Spring Records SPR 140.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye Love (We're Through) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPR 140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING and SPR 140 A (1171) 2066 391. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goodbye Love (We're Through) 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.