US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKM 45687 A CTH TIIA runout, etched
EKM 45687 B-1 CTH TIIB runout, etched
EKM-45687-ALabel side A
EKM-45687-BLabel side B
Crabby AppletonGo Back / Try
Vinyl pressings
Go Back / Try
by Crabby Appleton · 1970
27 pressings16 countriesClassic RockRockPop
Go Back / Try was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Go Back / Try
25 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 14 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
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKM 45687 A SP 3-1070 SRCSide A Runout Stamped [except Specialty stamper]
EKM 45687 B SP SRCSide B Runout Stamped [except Specialty stamper]
EKM-45687-ALabel side A
EKM-45687-BLabel side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EKM 45687A MON [MR logo] △80144Runout side A
EKM 45687B MON [MR logo] △80144-XRunout side B
EKM-45687-ALabel side A
EKM-45687-BLabel side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKM-45687-ALabel side A
EKM-45687-BLabel side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKM-45687-A+2 CTHMatrix side A
EKM-45687-B-2 CTHMatrix side B
US
April 1970- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKM-45687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EKM-45687-ALabel side A
EKM-45687-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Astor AP 1716First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Epic 66078First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Elektra 45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Elektra 45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Elektra INT. 80236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Metronome J 27 063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Greece | Elektra 33.006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Greece | CBS BA 301277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Japan | Elektra JET-1996(S)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Elektra EKS 45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Elektra EK.45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Elektra H 644 / Elektra H-644First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Elektra 2101-006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKM-45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Elektra EKM-45687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Epic 4017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Venezuela | CBS CBS-9307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGo Back2:45
- BTry3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go Back / Try are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Go Back / Try are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Go Back / Try first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, South Africa, Sweden and more. One of them is Elektra EKM-45687, released April 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Go Back / Try is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKM-45687, 2101-006, TOS 711, J 27.063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKM 45687 A CTH TII and EKM 45687 B-1 CTH TII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go Back / Try 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.