Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MA-010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MA-010A CRC FW [Apple]Side A runout
FW [Apple] MA-010B CRCSide B runout
Carol JianiAsk Me
Vinyl pressings
Ask Me
by Carol Jiani · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Ask 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 Ask Me
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Matra MT-003
- Format
- 7"
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 523
- Format
- 12"
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721698Flarenasch 721.698
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WEA 721698 A 1 MPO ƮRunout side A, etched
WEA 721698 B 1 MPO ƮRunout side B, etched
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- F1 Team DM 938
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MA-010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Flarenasch 721.698First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Matra MT-003First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 720 698First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721698 / Flarenasch 721.698First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team DM 938First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team P 652First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 48 / Dureco Benelux MS 48First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 46.34 / Dureco Benelux 46.34First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Excaliber Records Ltd. EXCL 523First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AAsk Me3:59
- BWhisper3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ask Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ask Me are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Ask Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Matra MA-010.
How do I tell if my copy of Ask Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MA-010, 721.698, MT-003, EXCL 523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MA-010A CRC FW [Apple] and FW [Apple] MA-010B CRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ask 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.
