Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-1-5023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG 1 5023-AA-side runout groove
MG 1 5023-BB-side runout groove
Jack JonesNobody Does It Better
Vinyl pressings
Nobody Does It Better
by Jack Jones · 1979
12 pressings8 countriesVocalDiscoPop
Nobody Does It Better 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 Nobody Does It Better
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 547
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-1-5023
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-1-5023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG 1 5023-AA-side runout groove
MG 1 5023-BB-side runout groove
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-1-5023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MG-1-5023-AS-PRC-C2-1-1 FW NY HPA Side
MG-1-5023-BS-PRC-C2-1-III FW NY HPB Side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records MG-1-5023MGM Records R-123236
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R 123236A 1 1 A1AA-side runout groove
R 123236B 1 1 A2BB-side runout groove
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2383 547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | MGM Records MG-1-5023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2383 547First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MGM Records MG-1-5023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MGM Records MG-1-5023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MGM Records MG-1-5023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | MGM Records MG-1-5023First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | MGM Records MG-1-5023 / MGM Records R-123236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Polydor 2383547LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Turkey | Jet W LP 126LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Love Boat4:14
- A2Evergreen3:24
- A3Silver Lady4:04
- A4Nobody Does It Better3:04
- A5Quiet Please, There's A Lady On Stage5:45
- B1Wives And Lovers6:12
- B2I Could Have Been A Sailor3:41
- B3Just The Way You Are4:19
- B4My Eyes Adored You3:23
- B5Ready To Take A Chance Again2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nobody Does It Better are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Nobody Does It Better are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Nobody Does It Better first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is MGM Records MG-1-5023.
How do I tell if my copy of Nobody Does It Better is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG-1-5023, 2383 547) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 1 5023-A and MG 1 5023-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nobody Does It Better 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.
