Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 737-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
880 737 - 1 1 V 320Stamped Side A
880 737 - 1 2 V 320Stamped Side B
Vinyl pressings
Let Him Go
by Animotion · 1984
25 pressings11 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicPop
Let Him Go 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 Him Go
14 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 737-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
880 737 - 7 1 W 320 E 1Runout Side A
880 737 - 7 2 W 320 F 1Runout Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 361-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-361 ̶P̶R̶O̶-̶2̶5̶3̶-̶1̶ 2-58189-ALD Ⓐ ◯ 13-21172 SLM △ 9550 1-1Side A etched and stamped
PRO-361 2-58190-ALD Ⓐ B-21328-ALD SLM △ 9768 1-1Side B etched and stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 355-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 353-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[Artisan Logo] PRO-353-1 2-58189-ALD [Allied Logo] B-21172 SLM △ 9550 I - IRunout, side A, etched / stamped
[Artisan Logo] PRO-353 PRO-337-1-2-57947-SHORT-ALD [Allied Logo] B-20690-ALD SLM △ 8825 I - IRunout, side B, etched / stamped
2-58189Label side A
2-57949Label side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 737-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
880 737 - 7 - 2 - 57951 - ALDRunout Side A
880 737 - 7 - 2 - 57951 - ALDRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 737-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 737-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury MSX 76236First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Canada | Mercury MS 76236First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Mercury 880 737-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 737-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 737-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | Mercury S/N-522First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 737-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-756 / Mercury 880 737-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO 361-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO 355-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO 353-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Mercury 880 737-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Peru | Mercury F MER 8807377.17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet Him Go3:58
- BHolding You4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Him Go are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Let Him Go are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Let Him Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 880 737-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Him Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 880 737-1, 880 737-7, PRO 361-1, PRO 355-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 880 737 - 1 1 V 320 and 880 737 - 1 2 V 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Him Go 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.
