Europe
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 41479RCA PB41479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS DM B-8836 A-1/4-87 IISide A
DM DS B-8836 B-1/7-87 IISide B
Vinyl pressings
Here I Am
by Dominoe · 1987
17 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Here I Am 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 Here I Am
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 41479RCA PB41479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS DM B-8836 A1/7-87Runout side A
DM DS B-8836 B1/7-87Runout side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 41480RCA PT41480
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM B-8837 A-1/7-87Runout stamped side A
DM B-8837 B-1/7-87Runout stamped side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 179 (T)WEA 247950-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1987- Label and catalog number
- CNR 151.271
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Portugal
1987- Label and catalog number
- World 507578
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PT 41480 / RCA PT41480First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | CNR 151.271First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | World 507578First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGS 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Vemsa VIC-327First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | WEA YZ 179 (T) / WEA 247950-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB 41479 / RCA PB41479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB 41479 / RCA PB41479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 7.247951 / WEA 7-2479517", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 0-24795012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Flarenasch 722.93512", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Flarenasch 721.935 / Flarenasch 721 9357", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 8412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | CNR 145.3797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHere I Am5:16
- B1Here I Am (Single Version)3:15
- B2The Friend3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here I Am are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Here I Am are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Here I Am first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is RCA PB 41479, released August 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Here I Am is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 41479, PT 41480, YZ 179 (T), 151.271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS DM B-8836 A-1/4-87 II and DM DS B-8836 B-1/7-87 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here I Am 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.