France
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 75079WEA 75 079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 75079 AA-side runout etched
MPO WEA 75079 BB-side runout etched
Crocodile HarrisGive Me The Good News
Vinyl pressings
Give Me The Good News
by Crocodile Harris · 1982
15 pressings12 countriesBalladPop
Give Me The Good News was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Give Me The Good News
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 75 079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY (G) R / S Alsdorf 75079 A3XXRunout side A variant 1
STRAWBERRY R / S Alsdorf 75079 B2XCHRunout side B variant 1
STRAWBERRY (C) R / S Alsdorf 75079 A3Runout side A variant 2
STRAWBERRY R / S Alsdorf 75079 B2XCH 6Runout side B variant 2
France
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 75 079WEA 75079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 75079 AA-side runout, hand-etched
MPO WEA 75079 BB-side runout, hand-etched
UK
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 75079
- Format
- 7", Single
Benelux
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 75.079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WEA-75.079-A X3Runout side A etched
WEA 75079-B 1WRunout side B etched
WEA 75.079-ALabel side A
WEA 75.079-BLabel side B
Brazil
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 18.078
- Format
- 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1-1-1=2 18078-AA side runout groove, hand etched
1-1-1=1 18078-BB side runout groove, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Austria | WEA WEA 75 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | WEA WEA 75 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 75.079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | WEA WEA S 75079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | WEA WEA 75 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | WBS WBS 760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Benelux | WEA WEA 75.079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | WEA 18.078First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | WEA 75079 / WEA 75 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | WEA WEA 75 079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | WEA WEA 75 079 / WEA 75079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | WEA WEA 75 079 / WEA WEA 75 079 ⓃFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | WEA K 75079First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | WEA 1002387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Harlekin HMS 13217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AGive Me The Good News4:46
- BNight-Life Letters3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Give Me The Good News are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Give Me The Good News are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Give Me The Good News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, UK, Benelux, Brazil and more. One of them is WEA 75079, released November 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Give Me The Good News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75079, WEA 75 079, K 75079, WEA 75.079) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 75079 A and MPO WEA 75079 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Give Me The Good News 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.