UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52091Elektra K 52091
- Format
- LP, Album
David GatesGoodbye Girl
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye Girl
by David Gates · 1978
26 pressings15 countriesSoft RockRock
Goodbye Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Goodbye Girl
24 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 15 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52091Elektra K 52091
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K-52091 A-1-15 p o ALLEN E.G.Runout Side A, variant 1
K-52091 B-1-15 ALLEN E.G. s qRunout Side B, variant 1
S-2 K-52091 A-1-1S 2 ALLEN E.G.Runout Side A, variant 2
S-1 K-52091 B-1-1S ALLEN 2 E.G.Runout Side B, variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-148
- Format
- LP, Album · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-148-A SP 1-1 TML-MA side runout - variant 1
6E-148-B 1-1 SP TML-MB side runout - variant 1
6E-148-A - SP 1-1 TML-MA side runout - variant 2
6E-148-B 1-2 SP TML-MB side runout - variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-148Elektra 6E-148
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6E-148-A-2 PRCW TMLSide A matrix
6E-148-A-2 PRCSide B matrix
6E-148-A6 PRC TML-MSide A runout variant
6E-148-B-2 PRC-11-11 TML-SSide B runout variant
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-148
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-148 (PRC-W)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: (etched) 6E-148-A PRCW-3 TML-M
Side A: (etched) 6E-148-B-1 PRCW-3 TML-M
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Argentina | Elektra 50-14413First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Elektra 6E 148 / Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Elektra 32.026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 091LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Japan | Elektra P-10550EFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Elektra P-10550EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Gamma GWEA-5310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52091First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Elektra 6E 148 / Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Rhodesia | Elektra EKC 6067First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Elektra 6E-148First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Goodbye Girl2:45
- A2Took The Last Train4:32
- A3Overnight Sensation4:58
- A4California Lady3:52
- A5Ann3:50
- A6Drifter3:37
- B1He Don't Know How To Love You2:43
- B2Clouds Suite8:52
- B3Lorilee4:42
- B4Part-Time Love2:23
- B5Sunday Rider3:21
- B6Never Let Her Go2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye Girl are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Goodbye Girl are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Goodbye Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Elektra K52091.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K52091, 6E-148, 6E-148 (PRC-W), 50-14413) 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 Goodbye Girl 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.
