Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 006-86262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Bob WelchDon't Rush The Good Things
Vinyl pressings
Don't Rush The Good Things
by Bob Welch · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesRock
Don't Rush The Good Things was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Don't Rush The Good Things
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4926
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9490
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S97128Label Side A
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP-372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4926
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records 4926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17068First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 1A 006-086.262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-086.262 / Capitol Records 10C 006-086.262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records P-4926First year45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo | 45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9490First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records 4926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Rush The Good Things3:40
- BReason2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Rush The Good Things are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Rush The Good Things are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Don't Rush The Good Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Netherlands, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 006-86262.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Rush The Good Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-86262, 4926, P-4926, SPRO-9490) 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 Don't Rush The Good Things 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.
