Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA 103807
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
POLO 8A
Liquid GoldDon't Panic
Vinyl pressings
Don't Panic
by Liquid Gold · 1980
11 pressings8 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Don't Panic 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 Panic
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RCA 103807First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Germany | Creole Records 6.13060 AC / Creole Records 6.13 0607", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Creole Records 6.130607", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Japan Record JAS-20097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 151.03512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 144.8107", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Chart Records ADS 6587", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Trebol TI-7044312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Sweden | Chart Records ADS 6587", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | POLO POLO 12-812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | POLO POLO 87", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Panic
- BDon't Panic (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Panic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Panic are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Don't Panic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Australia. One of them is RCA 103807.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Panic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLO 8A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Panic 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.
