US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4528MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
Can't Stop
by Rick James · 1985
38 pressings17 countriesDiscoElectronic
Can't Stop was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Can't Stop
37 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1776GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1776 GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1776GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4528MG
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4528-MGA-67179-15B ZFHRunout Side A, Etched
4528-MGB-67078-15A ZFHRunout Side B, Etched
STERLINGRunout Sides A & B, Stamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1776GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Gordy 1776 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | Motown 101.8312First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MD 4528First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Gordy G 1776XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown MD 4528First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0609First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Motown 112-0609First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Motown mtn 007First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | Gordy ZB 69302First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZC 61596First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Gordy ZB 61595First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69303 / RCA Schallplatten GmbH ZC 69303First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69303 / RCA Schallplatten GmbH ZC 69303First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Gordy ZC 69303First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Japan | Motown VIPX-1810First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Motown VIPX-18107", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Stop (Long Version)6:08
- BOh What A Night (4 Luv)5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Stop are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Can't Stop are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Can't Stop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Netherlands, Australia and more. One of them is Motown 4528MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Stop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4528MG, 1776GF, 1776 GF, 1763-GF) 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 Can't Stop 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.
