UK
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Karl DenverNever Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Never Goodbye
by Karl Denver · 1962
10 pressings4 countriesRockPop
Never Goodbye was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Never Goodbye
9 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-28906-T1-2CA Side runout, stamped
CPDRF-28842-T1-1CB Side runout, stamped
UK
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
February 1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
DRF-28906-T1-2CA Side runout, stamped
CPDRF-28842-T1-1CB Side runout, stamped
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
- Runout / matrix
{DR.28906}Label Side A, Inverted
{DR.28842}Label Side B, Inverted
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Label Variation
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | India | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1962 | Ireland | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | Decca 45-F 11431First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Decca Y70777", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever Goodbye
- BHighland Fling
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Goodbye are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Never Goodbye are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Never Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in UK, Ireland, India. One of them is Decca 45-F 11431, released February 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11431) 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 Never Goodbye 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.