UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 309
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Anne MurrayA Little Good News
Vinyl pressings
A Little Good News
by Anne Murray · 1983
12 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronicPopRock
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
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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
August 1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-B-5264-98777-Z5 ─◁ MASTERFONICS KPRunout A etched [MASTERFONICS stamped]
S45-B-5264-98979-Z3 ─◁ MASTERFONICS KPRunout B etched [MASTERFONICS stamped]
S98777Label A
S98979Label B
US
August 1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-B-5264-98777-Z2 #1 MASTERFONICS KP 0Etched Side A, except MASTERFONICS & 0 stamped
S45-B-5264-98979-Z2 #2 MASTERFONICS KP 0Etched Side B, except MASTERFONICS & 0 stamped
S98777Label A
S98979Label B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 Masterfonics kp S45-B-5264-98777 Z1 #2A-Side Runout Etching
0 Masterfonics kp S45-B-5264-98777 Z1 #1B-Side Runout Etching
S98777Labels
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B 5264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B5264A1Side A Matrix
B5264B1Side B Matrix
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B 5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17408First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | EMI 1A 006-1868047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Capitol Records 1868047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 761First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records CL 309First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records B-5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Capitol Records B-5264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Little Good News3:06
- BI'm Not Afraid Anymore3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Good News are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Little Good News are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Little Good News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 309.
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 CL 309, B-5264, P-B-5264, B 5264) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.
