US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · C Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM-02669-AA label
AM-02669-BB label
Y & TDon't Stop Runnin'
Vinyl pressings
Don't Stop Runnin'
by Y & T · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockRock
Don't Stop Runnin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Runnin'
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17288
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP 017288 A-ES 1A side runout
A+M SP 017288 B-ES 1B side runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2669
- Format
- 7", Promo · B pressing
- Runout / matrix
A+M AM-02669 A-ES 1Side A
A+M AM-02669 B-ES 1Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 208
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-208-A1 Xone
AM-208-B1
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 208
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Japan
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-799
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records K-9505First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | A&M RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | A&M Records AM 208First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | A&M Records AM 208First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records SP-17288First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records AM-2669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records AM-2669First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-26697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | US | A&M Records AM-26697", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Stop Runnin'
- B1Forever
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Stop Runnin' are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Stop Runnin' are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Don't Stop Runnin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-2669.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Stop Runnin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-2669, SP-17288, AM 208, AMP-799) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM-02669-A and AM-02669-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Stop Runnin' 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.
