Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650059 6Scotti Bros. Records 650059 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 218231 650059.6-1A side runout
△ MX 218232 650059.6-2B side runout
MX218231A side label
MX218232B side label
James BrownHow Do You Stop / Goliath
Vinyl pressings
How Do You Stop / Goliath
by James Brown · 1986
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
How Do You Stop / Goliath was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 How Do You Stop / Goliath
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records JAMES Q1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 05990
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Carrollton pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISKBoth sides stamped
XXS-175611-1D G1Side A etched
XXS-175612-1D DG1Side B etched, second "D" is stamped and very smal
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 05990
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XXSS̶ 175611-1A G1 E MASTERDISK HW A5Side A runout
XXSS̶-175612-1C MASTERDISK HW G1 B3Side B runout
XXS 175611Side A label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records 12EXP 05990
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records INT 127.314
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Grey White Black Splatter
- Runout / matrix
TD C-127 314-ASide A (Stamped)
TD C-127 314-BSide B (Stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Epic 650059 6 / Scotti Bros. Records 650059 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Scotti Bros. Records 12EXP 05990First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 127.314First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Germany | Scotti Bros. Records INT 127.314First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650248 6 / Scotti Bros. Records 650248 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 05990First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Scotti Bros. Records 4Z9 05990First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Scotti Bros. Records JAMES Q1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Scotti Bros. Records SCT 650248 6 / Epic SCT 650248 612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records C12Y023412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records C12Y023412", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHow Do You Stop (Special Extended Remix)5:51
- BGoliath (Message House Mix)7:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How Do You Stop / Goliath are there?
11 vinyl pressings of How Do You Stop / Goliath are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was How Do You Stop / Goliath first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Australia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 650059 6.
How do I tell if my copy of How Do You Stop / Goliath is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 650059 6, JAMES Q1, 4Z9 05990, 12EXP 05990) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △ MX 218231 650059.6-1 and △ MX 218232 650059.6-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How Do You Stop / Goliath 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.
