Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-7123011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7123011-A2 2 1Runout side A
7123011-B1 01 1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
A Little Good News
by Anne Murray · 1983
18 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicRockPop
A Little Good News was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 A Little Good News
15 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Country unknown
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12301
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EST-7123011
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12301
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12301 Z2#2 O MASTERFONICS KPRunout Side A
ST-2-12301 Z2#1 MASTERFONICS KP ORunout Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12301
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Masterfonics KP ST-1-12301 Z3 #3 ─◁Side A Etched
Masterfonics KP ST-2-12301 Z3 ─◁Side B Etched
Argentina
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI 7123011Capitol Records 7123011
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Unknown | Capitol Records ST-12301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Argentina | EMI 7123011 / Capitol Records 7123011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12301First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-512301LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Ireland | Capitol Records EST 7123011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 064-7123011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-12301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | EMI 7123011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST-12301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(D) 12301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records EST-7123011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records ST 512301LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1That's Not The Way (It's S'Posed To Be)
- A2I'm Not Afraid Anymore
- A3A Little Good News
- A4The More We Try
- A5Come On Love
- B1Come To Me
- B2Sentimental Favorite
- B3Just Another Woman In Love
- B4When I Can't Have You
- B5Heart Stealer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Good News are there?
18 vinyl pressings of A Little Good News are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was A Little Good News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 064-7123011.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Good News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 064-7123011, ST-12301, EST-7123011, 7123011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7123011-A2 2 1 and 7123011-B1 01 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little Good News 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.
