US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M -AM-02926-A RE-1 C-2 G1Side A, etched
A&M-AM -02926-B C1 G1Side B, etched
Vesta WilliamsDon't Blow A Good Thing
Vinyl pressings
Don't Blow A Good Thing
by Vesta Williams · 1986
12 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Don't Blow A Good Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Blow A Good Thing
6 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12229
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2926
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM-02926-ALabel Matrix - Both Sides
Japan
May 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 7Y3045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7Y3045-AA label
7Y3045-BB label
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 182-7A&M Records 390182-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 182 - 7 S 1 = 2 320Runout stamped side A
390 182 - 7 S 2 = 2 320Runout stamped side B
Japan
May 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 7Y3045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, 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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 182-7 / A&M Records 390182-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12229First year12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2926First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2926First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y3045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y3045First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 182-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Breakout USAT 60012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Breakout USAT 600 / A&M Records USAT 60012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | A&M Records USA 600 / Breakout USA 6007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Breakout USAT 600 / A&M Records USAT 60012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-1222912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Blow A Good Thing (12" Vocal)7:55
- A2Don't Blow A Good Thing (A Cappella)3:28
- B1Don't Blow A Good Thing (Dub)6:37
- B2Don't Blow A Good Thing (Percapella)4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Blow A Good Thing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Blow A Good Thing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Don't Blow A Good Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Germany. One of them is A&M Records AM-2926.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Blow A Good Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-2926, SP-12229, 7Y3045, 390 182-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M -AM-02926-A RE-1 C-2 G1 and A&M-AM -02926-B C1 G1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Blow A Good Thing 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.
