US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12079
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12079A Side Label
ST-2-12079B Side Label
ST1-12079-1A AA side
ST2-12079-1A AB side
Natalie ColeDon't Look Back
Vinyl pressings
Don't Look Back
by Natalie Cole · 1980
15 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Don't Look Back 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 Look Back
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12079
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12079
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12079 F-5 #4 • ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout, etched except MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
ST-2-12079 F-2 #7 • ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout, etched except MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped
Australia & New Zealand
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.12079
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 86175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12079
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia & New Zealand | Capitol Records ST.12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 86175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81339First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81339First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST-12079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST (L)12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12079LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records ST-12079First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Capitol Records ST-496LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81339LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Look Back4:08
- A2(I've Seen) Paradise4:31
- A3Hold On4:50
- A4Stairway To The Stars3:08
- A5I'm Getting Into You3:57
- B1Someone That I Used To Love4:05
- B2Danger Up Ahead6:30
- B3Beautiful Dreamer4:10
- B4Cole-Blooded4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Don't Look Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12079.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Look Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12079, ST.12079, 31C 064 86175, ECS-81339) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-12079 and ST-2-12079. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Look Back 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.
