US
August 2, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8332
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Side A: al sp. B 8332-S-45-502554-23 (FLOWER) R-16022-Z3 triangle 13137 so
Vinyl pressings
So Far So Good
by Sheena Easton · 1986
16 pressings10 countriesVocalPopStage & Screen
So Far So Good was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 So Far So Good
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19220
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19216
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8332
- Format
- 7", Promo
Japan
September 29, 1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI EYS-17662
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America AMI 1854
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1854First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Barbados | EMI America B-8332First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America S 75155First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America B-8332First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI America 2014337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17662First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | EMI America EP-EMA-94.011First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Hispavox 545 2014257 / EMI America 545 201425 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | EMI America V-19220First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | EMI America V-19216First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | EMI America P-B-8332First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Venezuela | EMI EMI-25521First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | EMI America B-8332First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | EMI EYS-17662First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASo Far So Good4:07
- BMagic Of Love (Edited Version)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Far So Good are there?
16 vinyl pressings of So Far So Good are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was So Far So Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is EMI America B-8332, released August 2, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of So Far So Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-8332, V-19220, V-19216, P-B-8332) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side A: al sp. B 8332-S-45-502554-23 (FLOWER) R-16022-Z3 triangle 13137 so. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Far So Good 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.
