US
1907- Label and catalog number
- Victor 88065
- Format
- Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided
Nellie MelbaGood Bye
Vinyl pressings
Good Bye
by Nellie Melba · 1907
10 pressings3 countriesOperaClassicalFolkWorld
Good Bye was first pressed on vinyl in 1907. 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 Good Bye
1 pressing came out in 1907, 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1900s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | US | Victor 88065First yearShellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
1910s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | UK | Gramophone Monarch Record 03206Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided, Etched | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided, Etched |
| 1910 | UK | His Master's Voice 03206Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1910 | US | Victrola 88065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1912 | Canada | Victrola 88065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1912 | US | Victrola 88065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1914 | US | Victor 88065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| 1918 | US | Victrola 88065Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | His Master's Voice 03206Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", 80 RPM, Single Sided, Repress |
| ? | US | Victrola 88065Shellac, 12", Single Sided, Repress | Shellac, 12", Single Sided, Repress |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Bye are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Good Bye are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1907 and 1918.
When was Good Bye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1907, in US. One of them is Victor 88065.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Bye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 88065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Bye 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.