Vinyl pressings
by Freddie James · 1982
Don't Turn Your Back On Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
AS-0691-SA PIT F/W Herbie Jr :-) pRunout side A, etched, except [p] stamped
AS-0691-SB PIT MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :-) pRunout side B, etched, except [MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK p] stamped
AS 0691-SAA-Side Label
AS 0691-SBB-Side Label
CP-716-SA x CRP-PIT MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side A runout
CP-716-SB CRP PIT MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side B runout
CP 716-SASide A label
CP 716-SBSide B label
CP-716-SA ElecTro MID MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side A runout
CP-716-SB ElecTro MID MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side B runout
CP 716-SASide A label
CP 716-SBSide B label
CP-716-SA ElecTro MID MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side A runout
CP-716-SB ElecTro MID MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v)Side B runout
CP 716-SASide A label
CP 716-SBSide B label
+ [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-9638-SH2 AS-0691-MA-SH2 F/w Herbie Jr [smile] SLM ∆1854A-side runout
[Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-9638-SH1 AS-0691-SA-SH1 F/w Herbie Jr [smile] SLM ∆1855 +B-side runout
AS 0691-MAA-side label
AS 0691-SAB-side label
AS 0691-SAA-Side Label
AS 0691-MAB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2202 / TGO PDS 2202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2202First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Jonathan 290 035 / Jonathan ATO 290.035First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 55 / Dureco Benelux MS 55First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 4660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 489First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Arista ARIST 489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Arista CP 716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 0691First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Arista CP 716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 0691First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Arista AS 0691First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Arista CP 716First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan 100.3007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
14 vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Your Back On Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Arista AS 0691.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 0691, CP 716, ARIST 12 489, ARIST 489) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS-0691-SA PIT F/W Herbie Jr :-) p and AS-0691-SB PIT MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :-) p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
