US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar AS-11504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · SP
- Runout / matrix
AS-11504-AA Label
AS-11504-BB Label
DynastyHere I Am
Vinyl pressings
Here I Am
by Dynasty · 1981
13 pressings5 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Here I Am 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 Here I Am
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar S-47932
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SS-47932-A 3SPRunout (Etched) Side A, variant 1
SS-47932-B 1-AR R7505 WallyRunout (Etched) Side B, variant 1
SS-47932-A 1-3 3SP [SRC Logo] Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout, etched/stamped, side A, variant 2
SS-47932-B 1-AR R7505 [Q stamp] Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0-1 SMI-1Runout, etched/stamped, side B, variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar AS-11504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · SP
- Runout / matrix
AS-11504-ASide A Label
AS-11504-BSide B Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar AS-11504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · AR
- Runout / matrix
B-15806-A5 AS-11504-A 5SH AR + slm + △ 707 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A Runout
B-15807 AS-11504-B 1AR MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B Runout
AS-11504-ASide A Label
AS-11504-BSide B Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar S-47932
- Format
- 7" · SP
- Runout / matrix
S-47932-AA Side Label
S-47932-BB Side Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Solar S-47932
- Format
- 7" · SP
- Runout / matrix
S-47932-AA Side Label
S-47932-BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Solar P-1560SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Solar K 12550 (T) / Solar K 22059First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | Solar K 12550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Solar AS-11504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | Solar AS-11504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Solar S-47932First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Solar AS-11504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | US | Solar S-47932-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | Solar AS-11504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Solar S-47932First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | US | Solar S-47932First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Bolivia | WEA WS-9011First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Solar SO 12.550 / Solar SO-12.5507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHere I Am5:10
- BGive It Up To Love4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here I Am are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Here I Am are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Here I Am first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Bolivia, Japan. One of them is Solar AS-11504.
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 AS-11504, S-47932, S-47932-A, K 12550 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AS-11504-A and AS-11504-B. 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.
