US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3211
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brenda LeeEven Better
Vinyl pressings
Even Better
by Brenda Lee ยท 1980
10 pressings7 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
Even Better 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 Even Better
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-758MCA Records MCA-3211
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2076 WS-1 denny WoodlandOn runout side A, etched
MCH-2077 WS-1 dWoodlandOn runout side B, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Coral CR-20160
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3211
- Format
- LP, Album ยท Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA2076A-Side label
MCA2077b-Side label
MCA-2076 ๐น๐๐๐๐ /Woodland WS-3 โ-P-โA-Side Label, etched; "โ-P-โ" is stamped
MCA-2077 ๐น๐๐๐๐ /Woodland WS-3 โ-P-โB-Side Label, etched; "โ-P-โ" is stamped
UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3054
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCF-3054-A1
MCF-3054-B1
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-3211Ariola 202 031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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 | Brazil | MCA Records MCA-3211 / Ariola 202 031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 202 031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-758 / MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Coral CR-20160First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-3211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3054First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Keeping Me Warm For You3:56
- A2Love Ain't Seen The Last Of Me3:05
- A3You Only Broke My Heart3:26
- A4At The Moonlight3:26
- A5Goodbye Love2:06
- B1I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again3:06
- B2Tell Me What It's Like2:57
- B3Memories For Sale3:43
- B4Do You Wanna Spend The Night2:43
- B5The Cowgirl And The Dandy4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Even Better are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Even Better are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Even Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-3211.
How do I tell if my copy of Even Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-3211, MCA-758, CR-20160, MCF 3054) 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 Even Better 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.
