UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMY288 ̶D̶J̶ A//1▽420V 1 1 1Runout side A
AMY288 DJB //1▽420V 1 1 2Runout side B
Al GreenGoing Away
Vinyl pressings
Going Away
by Al Green · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Going Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Going Away
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 288 A // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 4Runout (Stamped) Side A
AM 288 B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1 4Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-9901
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 65743
MX 65744
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 067-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9901First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 390 067-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 288First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 288First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records 2786First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 14947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoing Away
- BBuilding Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Going Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Going Away are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Going Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 288.
How do I tell if my copy of Going Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 288, AM 288, AM-2786, 2786) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY288 ̶D̶J̶ A//1▽420V 1 1 1 and AMY288 DJB //1▽420V 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Going Away 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.
