France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ibis IB.8553
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Vinyl
Bad News Travels FastLook Out
Vinyl pressings
Look Out
by Bad News Travels Fast · 1979
13 pressings10 countriesFusionJazz-FunkFunkDisco
Look Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Look Out
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7138Ibis NBLP 7138
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
\T NBLP-7138-AS T-1 AZ [flower]Side A runout
\T NBLP-7138-BS TH-2 AZSide B runout
US
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Santa Maria Pressing
US
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Pitman Pressing
US
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Terre Haute Pressing
Canada
April 27, 1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor IBIS-7138
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IBIS-7138-A² G-T.O. B.G.Runout side A
IBIS-7138-B D-T.O. B.G.Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Ibis IB.8553First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Israel | Orange OBIS 1046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Derby DBR 20155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Ibis IBC 7095First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | Arrival Records DS-4053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Velvet LPV-1852First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | RCA Victor IBIS-7138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7138 / Ibis NBLP 7138First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NBLP 7138 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Philippines | VMC International / IbisFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Zafiro ZL 286LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Look Out4:20
- A21959 Mysterious Lady3:46
- A3Play You A Love Song4:05
- A4Come To Me Babe5:07
- A5Good News Travels Faster1:08
- B1A Sigh5:02
- B2Virginia4:44
- B3Sweet Melody For Me3:37
- B4Here In The Night5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Look Out are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Look Out are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Look Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, US, Canada, Philippines and more. One of them is Ibis IB.8553.
How do I tell if my copy of Look Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IB.8553, NBLP 7138, NBLP 7138 DJ, IBIS-7138) 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 Look Out 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.