Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jolly J 20480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J-20480x45-A/1 13-10-71Runout area side A
J-20480x45-B 13-10-71Runout area side B
J 20480 ALabel side A
J 20480 BLabel side B
David SmithSee Me
Vinyl pressings
See Me
by David Smith · 1971
12 pressings9 countriesVocalFunk / SoulPop
See Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 See Me
6 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Italy
1971- Label and catalog number
- Jolly J 20480
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J-20480x45-A/1 13-10-71Runout area side A
J-20480x45-B 7-10-71Runout area side B
J 20480 ALabel side A
J 20480 BLabel side B
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Carabine 66 418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MP 66418 A [etched]Runout side A, variant 1
MP 66418 B [etched]Runout side B, variant 1
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 10 801 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Nap 2112 004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1971- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro OOX-240
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Carabine 66 418First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Not On Label 66.4187", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1971 | Germany | Ariola 10 801 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Italy | Jolly J 20480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Jolly J 20480First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Nap 2112 004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-240First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Canada | Chart On 2000 0137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Imavox SIMS 10 0217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | M And M FFMS 100227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | M And M FFMS 100227", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-01267", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASee Me (Versione Vocale)
- BSee Me (Versione Strumentale)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of See Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of See Me are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was See Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Jolly J 20480.
How do I tell if my copy of See Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J 20480, 66 418, 10 801 AT, 2112 004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J-20480x45-A/1 13-10-71 and J-20480x45-B 13-10-71. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is See 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.