UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 6-A2 DAMONT F ARUNSide A
DEXYS 6-B2A DAMONT CSide B
Dexys Midnight RunnersShow Me
Vinyl pressings
Show Me
by Dexys Midnight Runners · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesNew WaveSoulRock
Show Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Show Me
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Labels
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 6- A2 AC DAMONT ARUNSide A runout
DEXYS 6- B2A FASide B runout
Germany
August 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6059439 1W 320Runout side A
10 AA 6059439 2W 320Runout side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 439
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX198995Side A Label
MX198996Side B Label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 003 6059439 1 380 POLYGRAM A3Side 1
MER 003 6059439 2 380 POLYGRAM A4Side 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Mercury 6059 439First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Mercury DEXYS 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Mercury 6059 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Mercury 6059 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 67", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Mercury 6059 439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AShow Me
- BSoon
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Show Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Show Me are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Show Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Germany, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mercury DEXYS 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Show Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEXYS 6, 6059 439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEXYS 6-A2 DAMONT F ARUN and DEXYS 6-B2A DAMONT C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Show 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.
