UK
July 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mika Records MIKA 1Mika Records 887 689 7
- Format
- 7", Single
Deon EstusMe Or The Rumours
Vinyl pressings
Me Or The Rumours
by Deon Estus · 1988
12 pressings5 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
Me Or The Rumours was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Me Or The Rumours
12 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
July 4, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MIKAZ 1 (887 689-1)Mika Records MIKAZ 1 (887 689-1)
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mika Records 887 724-1Polydor 887 724-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mika Records 887 724-7Polydor 887 724-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mika Records MIKAZ 1 DJPolydor MIKAZ 1 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MIKAZ DJ 1 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
MIKAZ DJ 1 B-1U-1-(2 crossed thru)1-Side B stamped
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mika Records 887 724-1Polydor 887 724-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING SRC 887 724-1 AS SP1 1-1Side A
STERLING SRC 887 724-1 BS SPSide B
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Mika Records PDS 2321 / Polydor PDS 2321First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 871 059-1 / Mika Records 871 059-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Metronome 871 058-7 / Mika Records 871 058-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8449First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3811 / Polydor 887 689-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mika Records MIKAZ 1 DJ / Polydor MIKAZ 1 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 887 724-1 / Polydor 887 724-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 887 724-1 / Polydor 887 724-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 887 724-7 DJ / Polydor 887 724-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mika Records 887 724-7 / Polydor 887 724-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Mika Records MIKA 1 / Mika Records 887 689 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor MIKAZ 1 (887 689-1) / Mika Records MIKAZ 1 (887 689-1)First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Me Or The Rumours (Club Version)7:02
- A2Me Or The Rumours (Instrumental)5:52
- A3Me Or The Rumours (7" Version)3:25
- B1Me Or The Rumours (Vicious Rumours Dub)5:30
- B2Me Or The Rumours (The Grapevine Dub)4:47
- B3Love Can't Wait3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Me Or The Rumours are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Me Or The Rumours are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Me Or The Rumours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Philippines and more. One of them is Mika Records MIKA 1, released July 4, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Me Or The Rumours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIKA 1, MIKAZ 1 (887 689-1), 887 724-1, 887 724-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Me Or The Rumours 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.