UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA U7764WEA U 7764
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
U 7764 A -1 DAMONT MT.Runout etched side A
U 7764 B - 1 DAMONT MT.Runout etched side B
U 7764 ALabel side A
U 7764 BLabel side B
Al JarreauSo Good
Vinyl pressings
So Good
by Al Jarreau · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
So Good was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 So Good
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA U7764TPRA Records 257763-0
- Format
- 12"
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27664
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records PRO-A-3341
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records PRO-A-3368
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27664
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 7.257764 / WEA 7-257764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 76647First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 76647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 257 764-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | WEA 257 763-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 1.021First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA U7764 / WEA U 7764First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | WEA U7764T / PRA Records 257763-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-3341First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records PRO-A-3368First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 7-27664First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 7-27664First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASo Good
- BPleasure Over Pain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Good are there?
12 vinyl pressings of So Good are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was So Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is WEA U7764.
How do I tell if my copy of So Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use U7764, U7764T, 7-27664, PRO-A-3341) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U 7764 A -1 DAMONT MT. and U 7764 B - 1 DAMONT MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Good 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.
