US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5693
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5693 A-1 Al Brown FW/FLASide A
BDS 5693 B-1 Al Brown FW/FLASide B
Michael HendersonGoin' Places
Vinyl pressings
Goin' Places
by Michael Henderson · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkSoulDiscoJazz
Goin' Places was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Goin' Places
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5693
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P BDS 5693A JRA runout
P BDS 5693B JR AB runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5693
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
P BDS 5693 A X JRRunout side A
P BDS 5693 B X JRRunout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5693
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
T1 BDS 5693A-2 JRSide A Runout
T BDS 5693B-3 JRSide B Runout
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDLH 5018
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5693
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23275First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Buddah Records RJ-7317First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | South Korea | High Stereo Light AKS 1068 / High Stereo Light 1068LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1977 | UK | Buddah Records BDLH 5018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5693First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5693First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Buddah Records TXS 3091LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Buddah Records TXS 3091LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Whip It4:01
- A2Goin' Places4:08
- A3Let Me Love You5:00
- A4I Can't Help It4:16
- B1I'll Be Understanding3:03
- B2At The Concert7:16
- B3Won't You Be Mine7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goin' Places are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Goin' Places are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Goin' Places first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5693.
How do I tell if my copy of Goin' Places is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5693, BDLH 5018, 6.23275, RJ-7317) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5693 A-1 Al Brown FW/FLA and BDS 5693 B-1 Al Brown FW/FLA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goin' Places 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.
