UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40888
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-6217 A-1/9-86Runout side 1
DM B-6217 B-1/9-86Runout side 2
Vinyl pressings
Talk To Me
by Chico DeBarge · 1986
22 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Talk To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Talk To Me
15 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40887
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZB-40887-A1 Penthouse VRunout side A, etched, except [Penthouse V] stamped
ZB-40887-B1 Penthouse VRunout side B, etched, except [Penthouse V] stamped
ZB 40887 A*Label side-A
ZB 40887 B*Label side-B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40888 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4567 MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
67604Side One Label
67605Side Two Label
4567MG-A-67604-15A ZAA ARTISAN LOGO #12Side 1
4567MG-B-67605-15A ZAA #12Side 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1858 MF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1858MF-A-67599-15A MI [Artisan logo] #8A-Side Runout Etching
1858MF-B-67605-15A MI #8B-Side Runout Etching
67599A-Side Label
67605B-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4567MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4567MG-A-67604-15B ZAA [Artisan logo]Runout, etched side A
4567MG-B-67605-15A ZAARunout, etched side B
67604Label, side A
67605Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 1858 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MS-4567 / Motown MS 4567First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1858First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB40887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Motown OC-EP-17094 / Motown 4567 MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 40888First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 40888 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB 40887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 4567 MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 4567 MGFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1858 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1858 MFFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 4567MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1858MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT40888First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Barbados | Tamla Motown 1858 MF7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATalk To Me (12 Inch Version)7:02
- B1Talk To Me (Album Version)5:21
- B2If It Takes All Night3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talk To Me are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Talk To Me are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Talk To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Europe, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Motown ZT 40888.
How do I tell if my copy of Talk To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40888, ZB 40887, ZT 40888 DJ, 4567 MG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B-6217 A-1/9-86 and DM B-6217 B-1/9-86. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talk To 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.