US
May 1962- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-J-BL-1 LWRunout A
45-J-BL-2 LWRunout B
J-BL 1Side A label
J-BL 2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
You'll Lose A Good Thing
by Barbara Lynn · 1962
17 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
You'll Lose A Good Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 You'll Lose A Good Thing
11 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45-J-BL-1 △43368Runout A (Etched)
45-J-BL-2 △43368-XRunout B (Etched)
45-J-BL 1Side A Label
45-J-BL 2Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-J-BL-1Runout A
45-J-BL-2Runout B
J-BL 1Side A label
J-BL 2Side B label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Jamie 1220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-J-BL-1 LWSide A Runout etched
45-J-BL-2 LWSide B Runout etched
J-BL 1Side A label
J-BL 2Side B label
Canada
May 1962- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1429X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1429-ARunout A
1429-BRunout B
Netherlands
September 1962- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HSS 1011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HL-1977First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Belgium | London Records 9.5.370First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1962 | Canada | London Records M. 17238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records DL 20 642First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | London Records LED-277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Jamie 1220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Jamie 1220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1962 | US | Jamie 1220First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Canada | Quality 1429XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Jamie 1220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Stateside HSS 1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | UK | Sue Records WI-40387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Jamie 12207", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1968 | US | Jamie 12207", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Jamie 12207", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | London Records NZL-W 784 / London American Recordings NZL-W 7847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Million Seller 45-7507", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AYou'll Lose A Good Thing2:25
- BLonely Heartache1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You'll Lose A Good Thing are there?
17 vinyl pressings of You'll Lose A Good Thing are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1962 and 1968.
When was You'll Lose A Good Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Jamie 1220, released May 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of You'll Lose A Good Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1220, 1429X, HSS 1011, HL-1977) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-J-BL-1 LW and 45-J-BL-2 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You'll Lose A Good Thing 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.