US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-74892-A1Runout etching, A side
S45-74646-A1Runout etching, B side
IAM (inside triangle)Runout stamp, both sides
Steve Miller BandGoing To The Country
Vinyl pressings
Going To The Country
by Steve Miller Band · 1970
16 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
Going To The Country was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Going To The Country
15 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 11 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-74892-A1Runout etching, A side
S45-74646-A1Runout etching, B side
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-2878
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
September 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1 SF 74646-1 ¦.¦ KTA-side runout, stamped
1 SF 74892-1 ¦.¦ KTB-side runout, stamped
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1 SF 74892-1 G KTA-side runout, stamped
1 SF 74646-1 G KTB-side runout, stamped
France
October 1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2c 006-80538
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
80538 MA 21 M3 275278Runout side A
80538 MB 21 M3 275279Runout side B
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9222First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Capitol Records 2878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records 2878First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80 538 MFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 449First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Capitol Records 1 J 006-80.538 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15656First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records 2878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records P-2878First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records 2878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Venezuela | Capitol Records 4-2173First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Capitol Records 2c 006-80538First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Capitol Records CG 657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoing To The Country2:08
- BNever Kill Another Man2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Going To The Country are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Going To The Country are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Going To The Country first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, France, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 2878.
How do I tell if my copy of Going To The Country is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2878, P-2878, CL 15656, 2c 006-80538) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S45-74892-A1 and S45-74646-A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Going To The Country 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.
