US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records V-56015
- Format
- 12", Single
Artists United Against ApartheidLet Me See Your I.D. (Sun City)
Vinyl pressings
Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City)
by Artists United Against Apartheid · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesElectroHip Hop
Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Me See Your I.D. (Sun City)
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records B-50026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 S-45-B-50026-240726-A-Z1 #1 F/w HERBIE JR :v)A-Side Runout Etching
0 S-45-B-50026-240726-B-Z2 #2 F/w HERBIE JR :v)B-Side Runout Etching
240726AA-Side Label
240726BB-Side Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records PB-50026
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED 183
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MH-1701
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records B-50026
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI ED 183First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH-1701First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH-1701First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED. 183First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records B-50026First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records S-75135First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Manhattan Records 006 20 1085 7 / Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1085 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records V-56015First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records B-50026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Manhattan Records PB-50026First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet Me See Your I.D. (Extended Mix)9:51
- B1Let Me See Your I.D. (Street Mix)6:42
- B2Let Me See Your I.D. (Beat And Scratch)5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Manhattan Records V-56015.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-56015, B-50026, PB-50026, ED 183) 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 Me See Your I.D. (Sun City) 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.
