Europe
November 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 922 771-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 922771-̶1̶ A̶ 7-A XRunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 759 922771-̶1̶-̶B̶ 7-B HüRunout side B
Don HenleyThe Last Worthless Evening
Vinyl pressings
The Last Worthless Evening
by Don Henley · 1989
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
The Last Worthless Evening was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Last Worthless Evening
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
November 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records PRO 551Geffen Records 922 771-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 12 PRO-551-ARunout stamped side A
R/S Alsdorf 759 922771 7-B PRO-551-BRunout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 71Geffen Records 5439-19906-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-22771
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 71 (DJ)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-22771-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-22771-DJ-SR1-DMM PRECISION SP1-1Runout Both Sides
7-22771-DJLabel Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Geffen Records 7-22771First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 27717First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Geffen Records 922 771-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Geffen Records 1.166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 71 / Geffen Records 5439-19906-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Geffen Records GEF 71 (DJ)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-22771First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-22771-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Geffen Records 922 771-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Geffen Records PRO 551 / Geffen Records 922 771-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Geffen Records 921 429-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Geffen Records GEF 71T12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Last Worthless Evening (LP Version)6:05
- BGimme What You Got (LP Version)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Last Worthless Evening are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Last Worthless Evening are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Last Worthless Evening first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Geffen Records 922 771-7, released November 10, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Last Worthless Evening is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 922 771-7, PRO 551, GEF 71, 7-22771) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 759 922771-̶1̶ A̶ 7-A X and R/S Alsdorf 759 922771-̶1̶-̶B̶ 7-B Hü. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Last Worthless Evening 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.
