France
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 84.140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MSCL 8525 K1Runout side A
MSCL 852๐งฬท6 K1Runout side B
Al GreenCall Me (Come Back Home)
Vinyl pressings
Call Me (Come Back Home)
by Al Green ยท 1972
24 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Call Me (Come Back Home) 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 Call Me (Come Back Home)
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Jamaica
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-2235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1972- Label and catalog number
- London Records NZL.1064
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HI.2746Side A, Runout, Etched
HI.2747Side B, Runout, Etched
HI.2746Side A, Label
HI.2747Side B, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 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 | France | London Records 84.140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Jamaica | London Records 45-2235First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.1064First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | London Records 80-5690 Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | London Records S7L-61217", 33 โ RPM, Single | 7", 33 โ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Hi Records HI.22357", 45 RPM, Single, Mono ยท Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono ยท Mono |
| 1973 | Costa Rica | London Records 7.0247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | London Records DL 20 9537", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | London Records DL 20 9537", 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Hi Records TOP-17887", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLU 10406 / London American Recordings HLU 104067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | London Records HLU 10406 / London American Recordings HLU 104067", 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo ยท Promo |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-22357", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records 45-22357", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Hi Records HI 22357", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Tracklist
- ACall Me (Come Back Home)3:03
- BWhat A Wonderful Thing Love Is3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Call Me (Come Back Home) are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Call Me (Come Back Home) are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Call Me (Come Back Home) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Jamaica, New Zealand. One of them is London Records 84.140.
How do I tell if my copy of Call Me (Come Back Home) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 84.140, 45-2235, NZL.1064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MSCL 8525 K1 and MSCL 852๐งฬท6 K1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Call Me (Come Back Home) 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.
