UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 159
- Format
- 12"
Jonathan ButlerTake Good Care Of Me
Vinyl pressings
Take Good Care Of Me
by Jonathan Butler · 1987
12 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzSmooth JazzSoulElectronic
Take Good Care Of Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Take Good Care Of Me
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 159
- Format
- 7"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1083-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 1083-7-JA F/W B.R.
SRC 1083-7-JB
1083-7-J-A
1083-7-J-B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1083-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1083-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1083-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1083-7-J-A
1083-7-J-B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Jive 1083-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Jive JIVS 156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 159First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 159First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1083-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1083-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Jive 1083-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jive 145.3837", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE 159 / Jive JIVE CD 1597", 45 RPM, CD, All Media | 7", 45 RPM, CD, All Media |
| 1988 | UK | Jive JIVE 1597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Jive 6.15024 TS / Jive JIVE 1597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | Jive ALI-7957", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATake Good Care Of Me
- BSong For Jon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Good Care Of Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Take Good Care Of Me are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Take Good Care Of Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Jive JIVE T 159.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Good Care Of Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 159, JIVE 159, 1083-7-J, 1083-7-JAA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Good Care Of Me 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.
