Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ELK 52 009
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Never Let Her Go
by David Gates · 1975
28 pressings16 countriesSoft RockRock
Never Let Her Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Never Let Her Go
25 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 16 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52012
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 52012 A-1 1 RJL MRunout side A, variant 1
K 52012 B-1 1 GD RJLRunout side B, variant 1
K 52012 A-1 1 GR RJL 1Runout side A, variant 2
K 52012 B-1 1 RJL GG 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra K52012
- Format
- LP
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1028
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1S 7E 1028 A1 TML-N CSM 5X ϩ BRunout Side A - variant 1
1S 7E 1028 B-1 TML-S CSM ⋲, X5Runout Side B - variant 1
2S 7E 1028 A1 TML-M CSM SX B2Runout Side A - variant 2
1S 7E 1028 B-1 TML-S CSM C SXRunout Side B - variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7E-1028-ASide 1 Album Label
7E-1028-BSide 2 Album Label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7E-1028
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S 7E 1028 A1 TML-S A-2SXT CTH B8Runout Side A
1S 7E 1028 B-1 TML-S CSM SX CTHRunout Side B
7E-1028-ALabel Side A
7E-1028-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 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Elektra MH-14.174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Elektra 7E-1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia | Elektra 7E-1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Barbados | Elektra 7E-1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Elektra 3-03-404-016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Elektra 7ES 1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Elektra 7ES 1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Chile | Elektra 7E-1028First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | France | Elektra N° 52.012First yearLP | LP |
| 1975 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 009 / Elektra 7E-1028LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Japan | Elektra P-8547EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Elektra P-8547EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Gamma GWEA-5166First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52 009First yearLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Never Let Her Go2:58
- A2Angel2:28
- A3Playin' On My Guitar2:47
- A4Watch Out2:05
- A5Part Time Love2:23
- B1Chain Me1:57
- B2Light Of My Life2:18
- B3Someday2:02
- B4Greener Days3:36
- B5Strangers4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Let Her Go are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Never Let Her Go are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Never Let Her Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Elektra ELK 52 009.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Let Her Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ELK 52 009, K52012, 7E-1028, EQ-1028) 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 Never Let Her Go 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.
