Vinyl pressings
by Beats International · 1990
Dub Be Good To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
32 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
G ODX 39 A-3U-1-1 THE EXCHANGERunout side A, variant 1
GODX 39 B-3U-1- 2 THE EXCHANGERunout side B, variant 1
G ODX 39 A-3U-1-2Runout side A, variant 2
GODX 39 B-3U-1- 2Runout side B, variant 2
D GODXR 3A9 A-4-1-2Side A - variant 1
D GODXR 39 B-1U-1-3Side B - variant 1
GODXR 39 A-2J-1-1 Stu.Side A - variant 2
D GODXR 39 B-1U-1-1Side B - variant 2
GOD 39 A-1U-1-Q3A-side runout, variant 1
GOD 39 B-1U-1-Q3B-side runout, variant 1
GOD 39 A-1U-1-Q1A-side runout, variant 2
GOD 39 B-1U-1-Q1B-side runout, variant 2
GODXR 39 A-2U-1-1Side A runout, machine stamped
STUSide A runout, hand etched
GODXR39B-2U-1-1Side B runout, machine stamped
GODX 39 A-1U-1-1Stamped, A side runout
GODX 39 B-1U-1-1Stamped, B side runout
GOD 39 A-1J-1-1A-Side Run-out, stamped
GOD 39 B-1J-1-1B-Side Run-out, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Polydor 876 867-1 / Go! Beat 876 867-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Go! Beat 876 866-7 / Polydor 876 866-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Austria | Go! Discs 876 866-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Austria | London Records 876 867-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Benelux | London Records 876866-7 / Go! Beat 876866-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Canada | London Records 876 867-1 / FFRR 876 867-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 876 867-1 / Go! Discs GODX 39First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Go! Beat 876 866-7 / Go! Beat GOD 39First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 886 957-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Europe | Go! Beat 876 866-7 / Go! Beat GOD 39First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | London Records 876 866-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | France | Go! Beat 876 866-7 / Barclay 876 866-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Go! Beat 876 866-7 / London Records 876 866-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Greece | PolyGram 876867-1 S AFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Go! Beat 876 867-1 / Polydor 876 867-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
33 vinyl pressings of Dub Be Good To Me are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Go! Beat GODX 39.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GODX 39, GODXR 39, GOD 39, GODDJ 39) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G ODX 39 A-3U-1-1 THE EXCHANGE and GODX 39 B-3U-1- 2 THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
