UK
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Bringing On Back The Good Times
by The Love Affair · 1969
18 pressings13 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Bringing On Back The Good Times was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Bringing On Back The Good Times
16 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
July 4, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Date 2-1652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Date 2-1652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSP-151998-1A P 3Runout side A
JZSP-151999-1A P 3Runout side B
Italy
June 10, 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CI 4571 - 1N 6/10/69Side A
CI 4571 - 2N 6/10/69Side B
Scandinavia
July 1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Light blue sleeve variation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Date 2-1652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Ireland | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461239First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Portugal | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 4300 / CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1022First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Date 2-1652First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Date 2-1652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | CBS 4571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | CBS 4300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Epic 660707", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | CBS 43007", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ABringing On Back The Good Times3:21
- BAnother Day4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bringing On Back The Good Times are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bringing On Back The Good Times are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Bringing On Back The Good Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Italy, Scandinavia and more. One of them is CBS 4300, released July 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Bringing On Back The Good Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4300, 2-1652, 4571, BA 461239) 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 Bringing On Back The Good Times 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.
