UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rise Records RISE T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
CognacDon't Bother To Knock
Vinyl pressings
Don't Bother To Knock
by Cognac · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesBoogieFunkSoulSynth-pop
Don't Bother To Knock was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Bother To Knock
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rise Records RISE T1
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
RISE (T) 1 A-1 MTRunout Etchings Side A
RISE (T) 1 B-1 MTRunout Etchings Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rise Records RISE 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 108 269Rush Records 108 269-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 608 269Ariola 608 269-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8699Clever 8699
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records 108 269 / Rush Records 108 269-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Rush Records 608 269 / Ariola 608 269-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8699 / Clever 8699First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 14060 / Clever 14060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8680 / Clever 8680First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.738First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.738First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.748First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Rise Records RISE T1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Rise Records RISE T1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Rise Records RISE 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Bother To Knock (Extended Dance Mix)
- B1Don't Bother To Knock (Radio Mix)
- B2Don't Bother To Knock (Instrumental Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Bother To Knock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Bother To Knock are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Don't Bother To Knock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, France, Netherlands. One of them is Rise Records RISE T1.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Bother To Knock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RISE T1, RISE 1, 108 269, 608 269) 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 Bother To Knock 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.