UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(A side): DJS 205 A-1▲G
(B side): DJS 205 B-1▲G
Elton JohnIt's Me That You Need
Vinyl pressings
It's Me That You Need
by Elton John · 1969
13 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
It's Me That You Need was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 It's Me That You Need
6 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
May 16, 1969- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 205 A-1△GA-side matrix, machine stamped
DJS 205 B-1△GB-side matrix, machine stamped
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 260.236 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi International SIR-D.J. 20.101DJM Records SIR-D.J. 20.101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ 20 101 - I ÷ 23-6-69Runout side A
DJ 20 101 - 2 ÷ 23-6-69Runout side B
Scandinavia
1969- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 205
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DJS 205 A 9 P69 NBSide A
DJS 205 B 9 P69 NBSide B
Italy
1969- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records D.J: 20.101Ricordi International D.J: 20.101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | France | Fontana 260.236 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR-D.J. 20.101 / DJM Records SIR-D.J. 20.101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Italy | DJM Records D.J: 20.101 / Ricordi International D.J: 20.101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Scandinavia | DJM Records DJS 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | DJM Records DJS 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | DJM Records DJS 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Philips PF3467027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | DJM Records FR-27837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | DJM Records FR-27837", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | Japan | DJM Records FR-27837", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Hansa 14352AT7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Philips 388 714 BF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | DJM Records FR-27837", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AIt's Me That You Need
- BJust Like Strange Rain
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Me That You Need are there?
13 vinyl pressings of It's Me That You Need are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
When was It's Me That You Need first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, France, Italy, Scandinavia. One of them is DJM Records DJS 205, released May 16, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Me That You Need is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJS 205, 260.236 MF, SIR-D.J. 20.101, D.J: 20.101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (A side): DJS 205 A-1▲G and (B side): DJS 205 B-1▲G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Me That You Need 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.
