Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rockers Master International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RMI - Call me - A - KKmastering
RMI - Call me Ver. - B - KKmastering
Courtney MelodyCall Me
Vinyl pressings
Call Me
by Courtney Melody · 1987
10 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Call Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Call Me
2 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rockers Master International
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
RMI - CALL ME - A - KKMASTERING
RM - CALL ME VER - B - KKMASTERING
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Rockers Master InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Rockers Master InternationalFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Rockers Master International7" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Rockers Master International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Rockers Master International12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Rockers Master International7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Rockers Master International7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Wings Intl. Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Charm CRT 1612" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Charm CRT 1612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACall Me
- BVersion
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Call Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Call Me are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Call Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Jamaica. One of them is Rockers Master International.
How do I tell if my copy of Call Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RMI - Call me - A - KKmastering and RMI - Call me Ver. - B - KKmastering. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Call 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.