US
1967- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-45-12307-XI BSide A runout, variant 1
K-45-12359-4 BSide B runout, variant 1
K-45-12307-X2 BSide A runout, variant 2
K-45-12359-3 BSide B runout, variant 2
James Brown & The Famous FlamesLet Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight
by James Brown & The Famous Flames · 1967
15 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight
15 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-45-12307-X4 / RRunout side A, variant 1
K-45-12359-3 / RRunout side B, variant 1
K-45-12307-X4 BRunout side A, 4 over 3, variant 2
K-45-12359-1 BRunout side B, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-45-12307-XI / BRunout Side A
K-45-12359-4 / BRunout Side B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-6100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
July 4, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25423
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7N 25423A-1 △FRunout side A
7N 25423B-1 △FRunout side B
7.N 25423Side A label
7N 25423Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Delta D-3233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421 144 / Polydor 421.144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 421.144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Polydor 59 103First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | Durium DE 2671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Italy | Durium DE 2671First year7" | 7" |
| 1967 | Japan | Stateside SR-1748First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Japan | Stateside SR-1748First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | South Africa | King Records SK 664First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Pye International 7N.25423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | King Records 45-6100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | King Records 45-6100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | US | King Records 45-6100First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | King Records 45-6100First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Pye International 7N 25423First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet Yourself Go2:45
- BGood Rockin' Tonight2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is King Records 45-6100.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-6100, 7N.25423, 7N 25423, D-3233) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-45-12307-XI B and K-45-12359-4 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Yourself Go / Good Rockin' Tonight 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.
