Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA W9257TWEA 259 233-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Al JarreauLet's Pretend (Special US Dance Mix Plus Instrumental Dub Mix) / I Keep Callin'
Vinyl pressings
Let's Pretend (Special US Dance Mix Plus Instrumental Dub Mix) / I Keep Callin'
by Al Jarreau · 1984
15 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Let's Pretend 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 Let's Pretend
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 259 233-0WEA W 9257 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 259233-0 ARunout side A
R/S Alsdorf 259233-0 BRunout side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 259 257-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 259257 - 7 ARunout (Stamped) Side A
R/S Alsdorf 259257 - 7 BRunout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA W 9257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA W 9257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-259233
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 0-259233First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 7-259257First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA W9257T / WEA 259 233-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 259 233-0 / WEA W 9257 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | WEA 259 257-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | WEA W 9257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA International Inc. 25 9 233-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 25 9257-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | WEA WIM 422First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 25 9257-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | WEA W 9257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | WEA W 9257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-4417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | WEA U8911 / WEA 258911-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | WEA U8911(T) / WEA 258910-012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet's Pretend (Special US Dance Mix)5:40
- B1Let's Pretend (Instrumental Dub Mix)5:10
- B2I Keep Callin'4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Let's Pretend are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Let's Pretend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is WEA W9257T.
How do I tell if my copy of Let's Pretend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W9257T, 259 233-0, 259 257-7, W 9257) 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 Let's Pretend 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.
