US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-01218-A-SH1 O R-20648-SH1 MASTERDISK A21093 1-1Side A
A&M-AM-01218-B-SH1 O R-20649-SH1 MASTERDISK A21093-X 1-1Side B
Amy GrantLead Me On
Vinyl pressings
Lead Me On
by Amy Grant · 1988
12 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Lead Me On was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Lead Me On
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-01218-A-SP1 1-1 [MASTERDISK] [Specialty logo]Side A Runout, etched [stamped]
A&M-AM-01218-B-SP1 1-1 [MASTERDISK] [Specialty logo]Side B Runout, etched [stamped]
AM-01218-ASide A Label
AM-01218-BSide B Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Myrrh 9016656200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 453
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 453 A-1 J-1-1Runout (Stamped) Side A
AM 453 B-1 J-1-1Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 453
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 390 327-7 / A&M Records 390327-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | A&M Records 390327-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 453First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMY 453First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1218First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Myrrh 9016656200First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records AM-1218First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records X-14614 / Festival Records X-14614First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records K-584 / Festival Records K-584First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ALead Me On4:12
- BSure Enough4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lead Me On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Lead Me On are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Lead Me On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-1218.
How do I tell if my copy of Lead Me On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1218, 9016656200, AM 453, AMY 453) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M-AM-01218-A-SH1 O R-20648-SH1 MASTERDISK A21093 1-1 and A&M-AM-01218-B-SH1 O R-20649-SH1 MASTERDISK A21093-X 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lead Me On 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.
