Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Crystal Records AVI-12-238-D, 078-12-238A
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R7463. 15. DT. D.HARRIOTT CLOUDBURST.A-Side Runout Etching
D.S.R7463. A. DT. NEVER LET GO D.HARRIOTTB-Side Runout Etching
Eastbound ExpresswayNever Let Go
Vinyl pressings
Never Let Go
by Eastbound Expressway · 1977
17 pressings5 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Never Let Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Go
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | Crystal Records AVI-12-238-D, 078-12-238AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | AVI Records AVI-12-23812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | France | AVI Records AVI 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Pye International 7NL 2579812", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 237 S7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D / AVI Records AVI 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVDJ 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D / AVI Records AVI 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-237-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1978 | US | AVI Records AVI-12-238-D / AVI Records AVI 12-238 D12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever Let Go9:55
- BCloudburst6:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Let Go are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Never Let Go are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Never Let Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica. One of them is Crystal Records AVI-12-238-D, 078-12-238A.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Let Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AVI-12-238-D, 078-12-238A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R7463. 15. DT. D.HARRIOTT CLOUDBURST. and D.S.R7463. A. DT. NEVER LET GO D.HARRIOTT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never 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.