Belgium
1993- Label and catalog number
- ARS Productions ARS 3776
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARS 3776-A-Runout side A etched
ARS 3776-B-Runout side B etched
Black DiamondLet Me Be
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Be
by Black Diamond · 1993
16 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseEurodanceJazzdanceElectronic
Let Me Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Be
1 pressing came out in 1993, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Belgium | ARS Productions ARS 3776First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Unknown | FFRR BLOND 0112", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | Unknown | FFRR BLOND 0212", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1994 | Belgium | ARS Productions 210105812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | France | On The Beat OTB 2225-612" | 12" |
| 1994 | Italy | GFB Records GFB 06812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | GFB Records GFB 06812", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 55612" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 02612", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Systematic SYSDJ 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 02612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Systematic 857 665.112" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK & Europe | Systematic 857655-1 / Systematic SYSX112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Belgium | ARS 740 188-112" | 12" |
| 1996 | France | ARS Productions 740 188-112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Hungary | Record Express12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Let Me Be (Bassline Club Mix)5:45
- A2Let Me Be (Sax Club Edit)5:25
- B1Let Me Be (Aggressive Club Mix)5:25
- B2Let Me Be (Radio Edit)3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Be are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Let Me Be are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1993 and 1996.
When was Let Me Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in Belgium. One of them is ARS Productions ARS 3776.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARS 3776) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARS 3776-A- and ARS 3776-B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Be 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.