Germany
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11557
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WEA 11557-A PFRunout A, etched
WEA 11557-B PFRunout B, etched
3752 x-ALabel A
3752 x-BLabel B
Jonathan MarsDon't Pretend
Vinyl pressings
Don't Pretend
by Jonathan Mars · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
Don't Pretend was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Don't Pretend
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 11557
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3752
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-38755-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.
ST-A-38755-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · SP
- Runout / matrix
A-38755-1(SRC) 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.mono runout
ST-A-38755-1 (SRC) 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.stereo runout
A-38755-SPmono label
ST-A-38755-SPstereo label
Netherlands
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11557
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WEA 11557-A PFRunout side A
11557-B2Runout side B
3752 x-ALabel side A
3752 x-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3752First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic AT 3752First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Atlantic W 11557First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | Atlantic ATS 786First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3752First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3752First year7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic 3752First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1980 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 11557First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 11557First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Atlantic K 11557First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Pretend3:19
- BSearching (Where The Truth Lies)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Pretend are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Pretend are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Don't Pretend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is Atlantic ATL 11557, released October 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Pretend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ATL 11557, K 11557, 3752, AT 3752) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 11557-A PF and WEA 11557-B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Pretend 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.