US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1187A 1 Iside A runout stamped
APL+ 1187B 1 Iside B runout stamped
APL1-1187-Aside A label
APL1-1187-Bside B label
The BrothersDon't Stop Now
Vinyl pressings
Don't Stop Now
by The Brothers · 1976
12 pressings10 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Don't Stop Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Stop Now
11 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1187
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1 1187A 1 I AI (A looks like upside-down V)side A runout stamped
APL+ 1187B 1 I AI (A looks like upside-down V)side B runout stamped
APL1-1187-Aside A label
APL1-1187-Bside B label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1057
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVS-4387
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1187
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TXD APL1-1187 ASide A run-out area
TXD APL1-1187 BSide B run-out area
APL1-1187-ASide A label
APL1-1187-BSide B label
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1187
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | RCA Victor APL1-1187 / RCA APL1-1187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA RS1057LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1187First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Brothers Theme5:59
- A2Voce Abousou (Vo-Say Ah-Bu-So)5:34
- A3Under The Skin6:05
- A4Didn't Want To Hurt You Like That4:42
- B1Were You Ready For That5:13
- B2Make Love4:31
- B3Don't Stop Now5:33
- B4Last Chance To Dance5:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Stop Now are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Stop Now are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Don't Stop Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1187.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Stop Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1187, RS 1057, AVS-4387) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 1187A 1 I and APL+ 1187B 1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Stop Now 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.
