UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA LP 3051RCA PL 25382
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCALP-3051 A-3U JA Tape One Maxine Loves Sugar!Center label, side A
RCALP-3051 B-3TU JA Tape OneCenter label, side B
Sugar MinottGood Thing Going
Vinyl pressings
Good Thing Going
by Sugar Minott · 1981
14 pressings9 countriesRoots ReggaeLovers RockReggae
Good Thing Going was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Good Thing Going
4 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA LP 3051BRCA VPLI 7444
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCALP-3051 A-3U JA Tape One Maxine Loves Sugar!Center label, side A
RCALP-3051 B-3TU JA Tape OneCenter label, side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 25382
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA PL-25382-A
RCA PL-25382-B
South Africa
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA TRC 3083
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA LP 3051B / RCA VPLI 7444First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | RCA PL 25382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | RCA TRC 3083First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | RCA LP 3051 / RCA PL 25382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2619LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Heartbeat Records HB13LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Heartbeat Records HB13LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Black Roots 40555LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2619LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Black Roots (40555)LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | Estúdio Eldorado 3.153LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1994 | Jamaica | Black Roots BRLP 009LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Heartbeat Records HB13LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Good Thing Going3:41
- A2High Up Above3:58
- A3Never My Love3:10
- A4House On A Hill3:51
- A5My Sisters4:15
- B1Jasmine3:08
- B2Life Without Money3:39
- B3Lonely Days4:21
- B4Walk On By3:11
- B5Family Affair3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Good Thing Going are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Good Thing Going are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1994.
When was Good Thing Going first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Germany, South Africa. One of them is RCA LP 3051.
How do I tell if my copy of Good Thing Going is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 3051, LP 3051B, PL 25382, TRC 3083) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCALP-3051 A-3U JA Tape One Maxine Loves Sugar! and RCALP-3051 B-3TU JA Tape One. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Good Thing Going 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.
