Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 25 7712-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Charlie SextonDon't Look Back
Vinyl pressings
Don't Look Back
by Charlie Sexton · 1988
12 pressings7 countriesClassic RockRock
Don't Look Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Look Back
1 pressing came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Italy | MCA Records 25 7712-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 7-257712 / MCA Records 7.2577127", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 0-25771112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-534827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 712-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 711-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records 257 711-012" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-534827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-534827", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA 53482 / MCA Records MCA-534827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-534827", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records PRS-20127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Look Back4:03
- BWhile You Sleep4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Don't Look Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy. One of them is MCA Records 25 7712-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Look Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25 7712-7) 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 Look Back 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.
