US
February 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R3RS-0784-2S Al Rside A runout stamped
R3RS-0785-2S Al Rside B runout stamped
R3RS-0784side A label
R3RS-0785side B label
Vinyl pressings
Ain't That Good News
by Sam Cooke · 1964
35 pressings9 countriesSoulGospelFunk / Soul
Ain't That Good News was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Ain't That Good News
19 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 6 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
February 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R3R1-0782--1S Istamped in runout side A, variant 1
R3R1-0783--1S Istamped in runout side B, variant 1
R3RM-0782--1S I A1stamped in runout side A, variant 2
R3RM-0783--1S A1 Istamped in runout side B, variant 2
US
February 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2899RCA Victor LPM 2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R3RM-0782--3Sstamped in runout side A
R3RM-0783--3Sstamped in runout side B
US
February 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
R3RM-0782--2S A1 Rstamped in runout side A
R3RM-0783--2S A1 Rstamped in runout side B
R34M-0782Label, side A
R34M-0783Label, side B
US
February 18, 1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R3RS-0784--1S I A2Side A runout stamped, variant 1
R3RS-0785--1S B1 ISide B runout stamped, variant 1
R3RS-0784--1S I A1Side A runout stamped, variant 2
R3RS-0785- 1S B1 ISide B runout stamped, variant 2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2899RCA LSP-2899
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R3RS-0784-11S RStamped in runout side A
R3RS-0785--9S RStamped in runout side B
R3RS-0784Side A Label
R3RS-0785Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | RCA LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA LPM-2899 / RCA Victor LPM-2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Israel | RCA Victor LPM-2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | RCA RD-7635 / RCA Victor LPM-2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | RCA SF-7635 / RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899 / RCA LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2899First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2899 / RCA Victor LPM 2899First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6274LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPL-2149LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPL-2149LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Doxy ACV 2033LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | Europe | ABKCO 0018771989912LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | ABKCO 9899-1LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | DOL DOL989HGLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | ABKCO 8628-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2024 | US | ABKCO 2182-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor LPM-2899LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | RCA Victor RD-7635 / RCA RD-7635LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't That Good News2:28
- A2Meet Me At Mary's Place2:40
- A3Good Times2:25
- A4Rome Wasn't Built In A Day2:30
- A5Another Saturday Night2:27
- A6Tennessee Waltz3:10
- B1A Change Is Gonna Come3:10
- B2Falling In Love2:40
- B3Home2:27
- B4Sittin' In The Sun3:12
- B5No Second Time3:00
- B6The Riddle Song2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't That Good News are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Ain't That Good News are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1964 and 2024.
When was Ain't That Good News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2899, released February 18, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't That Good News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2899, LPM-2899, RD-7635, SF-7635) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R3RS-0784-2S Al R and R3RS-0785-2S Al R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't That Good News 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.
