US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p NB-987-AS CP-1 Az CBA-Side Runout Etching
p NB-987-BS CP-4 AzB-Side Runout Etching
NB 987 ASA-Side Label
NB 987 BSB-Side Label
CherWasn't It Good
Vinyl pressings
Wasn't It Good
by Cher · 1979
19 pressings7 countriesDiscoBalladFunk / SoulPop
Wasn't It Good 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 Wasn't It Good
19 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 73
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 25
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca nb 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 26
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca nb 987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 19
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Casablanca 1075First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CANL 156First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca nb 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca nb 987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWasn't It Good3:50
- BIt's Too Late To Love Me Now3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wasn't It Good are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Wasn't It Good are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Wasn't It Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 987.
How do I tell if my copy of Wasn't It Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 987, nb 987, NB 987 DJ, CAN 156) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p NB-987-AS CP-1 Az CB and p NB-987-BS CP-4 Az. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wasn't It Good 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.
