Vinyl pressings
by Billy Joel · 1981
Say Goodbye To Hollywood was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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.
T Z SS-168 787 - 1C STERLING Jack ᵀᴵᴵᴵᴵRun-out A
T ZSS -1687 88 -1C STERLING Jack ᵀᴵᴵRun-out B
ZSS 168787Label A
ZSS 168788Label B
ZSS - 168 787 - 1B STERLING Jack A PRunout A etched
ZSS - 168 788 - 1A STERLING Jack A PRunout B etched
ZSS 168787Label A
ZSS 168788Label B
T ZSS-168 767 -1C sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ Jack ᵀᴵRun-outs etched, both sides (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ stamp)
ZSS 168787Labels, both sides
ZSS-168767-1A STERLING Jack pRunouts etched, STERLING stamped
ZSS 168787Labels
XSM 168797Matrix Side A
XSM 168798Matrix Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Columbia DEP-186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia 18-02518First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 1642 / CBS A-1642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | CBS CBS A 1642First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Columbia 18-02518First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP-564First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 564First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 564First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1981 | Peru | CBS CSR 1185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | CBS CSR 1185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Philippines | CBS/Sony S-1387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5253First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A-1642First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS A 1642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBSA 1642First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2228887", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
23 vinyl pressings of Say Goodbye To Hollywood are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia 18-02518, released September 1981.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 18-02518, AS 1298, CBSA 1642, CBS A 1642) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T Z SS-168 787 - 1C STERLING Jack ᵀᴵᴵᴵᴵ and T ZSS -1687 88 -1C STERLING Jack ᵀᴵᴵ. 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.
