Germany
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2001 897 S 1 320 1 DRunout Side A
2001 897 S 2 320 1 BRunout Side B
Milk And HoneyGoodbye New York
Vinyl pressings
Goodbye New York
by Milk And Honey · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesEuropopDiscoElectronicPop
Goodbye New York was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Goodbye New York
14 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 29, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 897
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001897 A//2▽E STR 1 1 3 STRAWBERRYRunout (stamped and etched) side A variant 1
2001897 B//2▽E STR 1 2 1 STRAWBERRYRunout (stamped and etched) side B variant 1
2001897 A // 1 ▽ E STR 1 1 4 STRAWBERRYRunout (stamped and etched) side A variant 2
2001897 B // 2 ▽ E STR 1 2 2 1 STRAWBERRYRunout (stamped and etched) side B variant 2
Portugal
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2001 897 S 1 320 1 DRunout Side A
2001 897 S 2 320 1 BRunout Side B
Austria
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 897
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2001 897 S 1 320 1Runout Side A
2001 897 S 2 320 1Runout Side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Saban Records 2051 226
- Format
- 7", Single
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2051 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2051 227ARunout side A
2051 227BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Austria | Polydor 2001 897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | Saban Records 2051 226First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2051 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Saban Records 2051 226 / Polydor 2051 226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Saban Records 2097 803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2097 803 / Saban Records 2097 803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2001 897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2001 897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | Polydor 2001 897First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGoodbye New York4:00
- BHappiness Recipe3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goodbye New York are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Goodbye New York are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Goodbye New York first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, Portugal, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 897, released September 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Goodbye New York is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 897, 2051 226, 2051 227, 2097 803) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001 897 S 1 320 1 D and 2001 897 S 2 320 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goodbye New York 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.
