US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00016D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
65521-DA-Side Label
65521-DIB-Side Label
Billy PrestonGo For It
Vinyl pressings
Go For It
by Billy Preston · 1979
24 pressings8 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Go For It 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 Go For It
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00016D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M00016D1-65521-D-RE2 ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AWV KENDUN-B 426Side A runout
M00016D1-65521-D1-RE1 ̶1̶8̶A̶ 13A AWV KENDUN-A 426Side B runout
65521-D-RE2Side A label
65521-D1-RE1Side B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1460F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 00016D1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
m00016D1-65521-D-RE1-A-18-B 12BSide One Etched
m00016D1-65521-DI-B-15A 12ASide Two Etched
65521 -DSide One label
65521 -D1Side Two label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1460F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M 1460 F - 65521-04 A KENDUN-C JHSide A runout
M 1460 F - 65550-04 B KENDUN-D JHSide B runout
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1460F
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 00016D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Motown M 1460FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Motown 2C 052-52844 Z / Motown 2C052-52.844First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C 052-62 679 YZ / EMI Electrola 1 C 052-62 679 YZFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Motown 1C 006-62 728 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-62 728First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Motown SEC-089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C 006-62816First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Motown 5C K052Z-62679First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Motown 100358 AFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1139First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00016D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00016D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1460FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 1460FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Motown M 00016D1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGo For It (Vocal)8:53
- BGo For It (Instrumental)8:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go For It are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Go For It are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Go For It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Motown M 00016D1.
How do I tell if my copy of Go For It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 00016D1, M 1460F, 12 TMG 1139, TMG 1139) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 65521-D and 65521-DI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go For It 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.
