UK
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 R 6100
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Shaped Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
D TOWNHOUSE-KEV 12 R 6100 A-1-1-1-Side A runout
D :) TOWNHOUSE 12 R 6100 B-1-1-1 1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
May The Cube Be With You
by Dolby's Cube · 1985
31 pressings14 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
May The Cube Be With You was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 May The Cube Be With You
30 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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 1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 R 6100
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone Odeon Series R 6100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Shaped Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
D TOWNHOUSE - KEV R 6100 A-1-1-Runout side A, variant 1
D R 6100 B-2 -1-1-Runout side B, variant 1
D TOWNHOUSE R 6100 A-3U-1-1- x1Runout side A, variant 2
D R 6100 B-2 -1-1-8Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RA 6100
- Format
- 12", EP, 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RA 6100
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RA 6100
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Shaped sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Parlophone ED-130 / EMI ED-130First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | EMI B 72979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI Electrola 1C K 060 20 0724 6 / Parlophone 1C K 060 20 0724 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1A 006-20 0723 7 / Parlophone 006-20 0723 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 1564546 / EMI 1564546First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2007237 / Parlophone 2007237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI 1C 006 20 0723 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Parlophone 2007237First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Parlophone 052-2007246First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Parlophone 006 2007237First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Parlophone GOOD 76First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Parlophone EMI 925First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Parlophone 2007237First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Parlophone 2007246First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI Records Ltd. 12 EMIL 4518First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone A-15637", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMay The Cube Be With You (3D Mix)6:49
- BGoogooplexus / Cube Creature Caviar6:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of May The Cube Be With You are there?
31 vinyl pressings of May The Cube Be With You are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was May The Cube Be With You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Canada, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Parlophone 12 R 6100, released July 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of May The Cube Be With You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 R 6100, R 6100, 12RA 6100, RP 6100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D TOWNHOUSE-KEV 12 R 6100 A-1-1-1- and D :) TOWNHOUSE 12 R 6100 B-1-1-1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is May The Cube Be With You 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.
