US
October 1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-7148-12 AT WA-side runout, etched
A-7147-12 AT WB-side runout, etched
A-7148A-side label
A-7147B-side label
Solomon BurkeYou're Good For Me
Vinyl pressings
You're Good For Me
by Solomon Burke · 1963
14 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
You're Good For Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 You're Good For Me
11 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
October 1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-7148-22 MR △-49774-X AT WRunout A
A-7147-22 MR △-49774 AT WRunout B
A-7148Label A
A-7147Label B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-7148Label, side A
A-7147Label, side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-7148-21 AT WA Side Runout
A-7147-21 AT WB Side Runout
A-7148A Side Label
A-7147B Side Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A-7148A-side label
A-7147B-side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 45-2205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-7148-22 (MR) △-49774-X AT WRunout A, etched exc. (MR) stamp
A-7147-22 (MR) △-49774 AT WRunout B, etched exc. (MR) stamp
A-7148Label A
A-7147Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Atlantic AT. 2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 45-2205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic AK-4897", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Australia | Atlantic AK-4897", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-22057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AYou're Good For Me3:01
- BBeautiful Brown Eyes2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You're Good For Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of You're Good For Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was You're Good For Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand. One of them is Atlantic 45-2205, released October 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of You're Good For Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2205, AT. 2205, AK-489) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-7148-12 AT W and A-7147-12 AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You're Good For Me 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.
