UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLANC 2 A1 DAMONT timtom-cbsEtched Side A
BLANC 2 B1 TY DAMONTEtched Side B
BlancmangeFeel Me
Vinyl pressings
Feel Me
by Blancmange · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Feel Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Feel Me
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLANX 2 A//2 ∇ 420 RRunout side A, stamped - Variation 1
BLANX 2 B//1 ∇ 420 RRunout side B, stamped - Variation 1
BLANX 2 A//1 ∇ 420 RRunout side A, stamped - Variation 2
BLANX 2 B//2 ∇ 420 RRunout side B, stamped - Variation 2
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLAPD 2
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
ZPMSC-10207 A TimTom-cbsSide A runout, etched
ZPMSC-10208 ORLAKE TYSide B runout, etched
ZPMSC 10207Side A label
ZPMSC 10208Side B label
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records BLANC 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
BLANC 2 A//1∇420 C 1 1 6 timtom-cbsRunout side A stamped & etched
BLANC 2 B//1∇420 C 1 1 1 TYRunout side B stamped & etched
UK
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records Blanc 2 DJ
- Format
- 7", Promo
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Decca 100.258
- Format
- 7"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Decca 100.258First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Decca 290 021 / Decca 290.021First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 601First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | Decca Dec-05-A / Decca Dec-05-BFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | London Records TOS 1408First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records BLANC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records BLANX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | London Records BLAPD 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | London Records Blanc 2 DJFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | London Records BLANC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFeel Me5:07
- BFeel Me (Instrumental)5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feel Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Feel Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Feel Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, France, Netherlands, Philippines and more. One of them is London Records BLANC 2, released July 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Feel Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLANC 2, BLANX 2, BLAPD 2, Blanc 2 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLANC 2 A1 DAMONT timtom-cbs and BLANC 2 B1 TY DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Feel Me 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.
