UK
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8077-A1Runout (Etched) Side A
CBS-S-8077-B- 1Runout (Etched) Side B
Earth, Wind & FireCan't Let Go
Vinyl pressings
Can't Let Go
by Earth, Wind & Fire · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Can't Let Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Can't Let Go
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8077-A1Runout (Etched) Side A
CBS-S-8077-B- 1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8077-A1Runout (Etched) Side A
CBS-S-8077-B- 1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8077-A1Runout (Etched) Side A
CBS-S-8077-B- 1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 12 8077
- Format
- 12"
UK
November 30, 1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | CBS/Sony 06SP 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 12 8077First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | CBS 8077 / CBS CBS 80777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Let Go3:29
- BLove Music3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Let Go are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Can't Let Go are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Can't Let Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Ireland, Japan. One of them is CBS S CBS 8077, released November 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Let Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 8077, S CBS 12 8077, 06SP 469) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS-S-8077-A1 and CBS-S-8077-B- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Let 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.
