Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- High Note S 79 / S 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FSP-7769-A FRMA Side
FSP-7769-A FRMB Side
S 79A Side Label
S 80B Side Label
Brent DoweBuild Me Up
Vinyl pressings
Build Me Up
by Brent Dowe · 1973
13 pressings3 countriesReggae
Build Me Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Build Me Up
5 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- High Note S 79 / S 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S.P # 2055 - A - 2 RRS - ETA Side
FSP 7269 - A JRMB Side
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- High Note S 86 / S 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SEP - BUILD ME UP HORNSA Side
SEP - BUILD ME UP VERSIONB Side
S 86A Side Label
S 87B Side Label
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- High Note S 79High Note S 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SEP - BUILD ME UP HORNSA Side
SEP - BUILD ME UP VERSIONB Side
S 79A Side Label
S 80B Side Label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Horse HOSS 36
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Jamaica | High Note S 79 / S 80First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | High Note S 79 / S 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | High Note S 86 / S 87First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | High Note S 79 / High Note S 80First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Horse HOSS 36First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | High Note7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S 88 - S 897" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Gay Feet S.2597", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | High Note S 797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Horse Hoss 367", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | High Note TTR-10037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ABuild Me Up
- BBuild Me Up Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Build Me Up are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Build Me Up are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Build Me Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is High Note S 79 / S 80.
How do I tell if my copy of Build Me Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 79 / S 80, S 86 / S 87, S 79, HOSS 36) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FSP-7769-A FRM and FSP-7769-A FRM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Build Me Up 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.