Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard 006 CRY 62 928Crystal 006 CRY 62 928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
62 928 A-1Side A
62 928 B-1Side B
Poussez!Never Gonna Say Goodbye
Vinyl pressings
Never Gonna Say Goodbye
by Poussez! · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesDiscoElectronic
Never Gonna Say Goodbye 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 Never Gonna Say Goodbye
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSL 5014
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VSL A-1♢MBSide A runout groove, etched
VSL B-1♢MBSide B runout groove, etched
VSL 5014 ASide A label
VSL 5014 BSide B label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VS 5014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
VS 5014 A-1♢MBRunout side A
VS 5014 B-1♢MBRunout side B
VS 5014-ALabel side A
VS 5014-BLabel side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VS 5014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
VS 5014-A
VS 5014-B
VS 5014 A-1♢MB
VS 5014 B-1♢MB
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSL 5014
- Format
- 12"
UK
May 25, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VS 5014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
VS 5014 A-1♢MB I ARunout A-side etched
VS 5014 B-1♢MB I ARunout B-side etched
(VS 5014-A)Label side-A
(VS 5014-B)Label side-B
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Vanguard 006 CRY 62 928 / Crystal 006 CRY 62 928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Melody SS 6017 / Vanguard SS 6017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Melody SS 6017 / Vanguard SS 6017First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard VSL 5014First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard VS 5014First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard VS 5014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard VSL 501412", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Vanguard VSL 5014First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | Vanguard VS 5014First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Unknown | Not On Label 45 60177", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANever Gonna Say Goodbye3:58
- BBoogie With Me3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Gonna Say Goodbye are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Never Gonna Say Goodbye are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Never Gonna Say Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, US, Mexico. One of them is Vanguard 006 CRY 62 928.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Gonna Say Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 006 CRY 62 928, VSL 5014, VS 5014, SS 6017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 62 928 A-1 and 62 928 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Gonna Say Goodbye 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.
