US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7173F
- Format
- 7"
Teena MarieDon't Look Back
Vinyl pressings
Don't Look Back
by Teena Marie · 1979
13 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
Don't Look Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Don't Look Back
13 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7173F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7173F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7173F
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G-7173F-65272-S-A-14B JmRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
65272-SLabels
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G7173F
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G-7173-A G-7173-F-65272-S-A-08A
G-7173-A G-7173-F-65272-S-A-08B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gordy G 7173F
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Motown G 7173First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Gordy G 7173FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Motown IM - 26013First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1158First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Motown TMG 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7173FFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7173FFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7173FFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7173FFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G 7173FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Gordy G7173FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Motown 12TMG 1158First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Look Back3:03
- BI'm Gonna Have My Cake (And Eat It Too)5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Don't Look Back are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Don't Look Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is Gordy G 7173F.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Look Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G 7173F, G7173F, 12TMG 1158, TMG 1158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Look Back 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.
