UK
April 14, 1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1642-1LRunout, A-side, stamped
7-LN-1643-1LRunout, B-side, stamped
7 LN 1642Label, A-side
7 LN 1643Label, B-side
Tony ChristieDon't Go Down To Reno
Vinyl pressings
Don't Go Down To Reno
by Tony Christie · 1972
25 pressings19 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Don't Go Down To Reno was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Go Down To Reno
23 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 17 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
April 14, 1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MKS 5089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
7-LN-1642-1LRunout, A-side, stamped
7-LN-1643-1LRunout, B-side, stamped
7 LN 1642Label matrix, A-side
7 LN 1643Label matrix, B-side
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records K-2174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-12917-S-W-2 2IIA-Side Runout Etching
K-12918-S W-2 2IB-Side Runout Etching
K-12917-SA-Side Label
K-12918-SB-Side Label
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1280
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 5981
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1280First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Belgium | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | MCA Records MCACS-900.016First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | Kapp Records K-2174First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | MCA Records 110.015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | MCA Records 5516First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | MCA Records MKS. 5089First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Italy | MCA Records MCS 5981First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Japan | MCA Records D-1163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | MCA Records MCS 5981 / MCA Records MCS. 5981First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | MCA Records MKS 5089 / MCA Records MCS 55167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADon't Go Down To Reno3:20
- BSunday Morning2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Go Down To Reno are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Don't Go Down To Reno are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Don't Go Down To Reno first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is MCA Records MKS 5089, released April 14, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Go Down To Reno is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MKS 5089, K-2174, MCA 1280, MCS 5981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-LN-1642-1L and 7-LN-1643-1L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Go Down To Reno 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.
