Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657615 7Columbia COL 657615 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 657615 00 1A1 ARunout side A etched; last A etched
01 657615 00 1B1 ARunout side B etched; last A etched
Mariah CareyCan't Let Go
Vinyl pressings
Can't Let Go
by Mariah Carey · 1991
10 pressings7 countriesSoulBalladFunk / SoulPop
Can't Let Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Can't Let Go
9 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657615 6Columbia COL 657615 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-657615-20 1A1 ASide A
01-657615-20 1B1 ASide B
01-657615-20Label Side A
01-657615-20Label Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 657662 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 657615 00 1A1A-side
01 657615 00 1B1B-side
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-74088
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 74088A-1AA SSRunout, Side A, Etched
MASTERDISKRunout, Side A, Stamped
ZSS-74088-B-1A G1 (T) BRunout, Side B, Etched
ZSS-74088ALabel Side A
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia XPS 265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Philippines
1991- Label and catalog number
- Columbia QCL45-10384
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia 657615 7 / Columbia COL 657615 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Columbia 657615 6 / Columbia COL 657615 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Sony Music PR-95580First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Philippines | Columbia QCL45-10384First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/Sony ARIC 0082First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | CBS/Sony 657615 6First year12", Maxi-Single, Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia 657662 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Columbia XPS 265First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Columbia 38-74088First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Columbia 7170191 / Sony Music 71701917", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Let Go (Edit)3:49
- BTo Be Around You4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Let Go are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Can't Let Go are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Can't Let Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, US, Philippines and more. One of them is Columbia 657615 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Let Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 657615 7, 657615 6, 657662 7, 38-74088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 657615 00 1A1 A and 01 657615 00 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Let Go 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.
