UK
February 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 IS 341Island Records 12 IS 341
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 341 A / 1▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout, side A
12 IS 341 B / 1 ▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout, side B
AswadDon't Turn Around
Vinyl pressings
Don't Turn Around
by Aswad · 1988
28 pressings13 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Don't Turn Around 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 Don't Turn Around
28 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 13 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
- Mango IS 341Island Records IS 341
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
IS 341 A // 1 ▽ 420 1 3 1 TOWNHOUSEA side runout, stamped/etched
IS 341 B // 1 ▽ 420 1 1 3 6 TOWNHOUSEB side runout, stamped/etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango ISP 341Island Records ISP 341
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 341Mango IS 341
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IS 341 A // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout stamped/etched side A, variant 1
IS 341 B // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 1 3Runout stamped side B, variant 1
IS 341 A // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 15 TOWNHOUSERunout stamped side A (TOWNHOUSE etched) variant 2
IS 341 B // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 1Runout stamped side B, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango 12 IS 341Island Records 12 IS 341
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mango IS 341
- Format
- 7" · Paper Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Island Records K 521 / Island Records IS 341First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records X-14591First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single · Limited |
| 1988 | Canada | Mango IS 1187 / Island Records IS 1187First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Mango 97075 / Island Records 97075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Mango IS 1187 / Island Records IS 1187First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 609 725First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 109 725 / Mango 109 725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Island Records 109725First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Island Records IS 341First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | New Zealand | Island Records K 521 / Island Records IS 341First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Mango IS 341 / Island Records IS 341First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | Island Records ISS 341First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109725First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609725First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Turn Around (Remix)7:02
- B1Woman4:28
- B2Don't Turn Around3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Around are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Around are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Don't Turn Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Mango 12 IS 341, released February 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Turn Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 341, IS 341, ISP 341, MLPS 7823) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 341 A / 1▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSE and 12 IS 341 B / 1 ▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Turn Around 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.
