UK
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12502
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39043-T1-1CMachine stamped in run-out area A side
XDR-39120-T1-1CMachine stamped in run-out area B side
XDR.39043Label A side
XDR.39120Label B side
Eric Burdon & The AnimalsHelp Me Girl
Vinyl pressings
Help Me Girl
by Eric Burdon & The Animals · 1966
26 pressings17 countriesRhythm & BluesPsychedelic RockBeatMod
Help Me Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Help Me Girl
22 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 15 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
October 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12 502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39120-T1-2C M 1Side A runout stamped
XDR-39043-T1-1C G 1Side B runout stamped
XDR.39120Side A label
XDR.39043Side B label
UK
October 14, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39120-TI-1CRunout side A, stamped variant 1
XDR-39043-TI-1CRunout side B, stamped variant 1
XDR-39120-TI-2CRunout side A, stamped variant 2
XDR-39043-TI-1CRunout side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12502
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39043-T1-1C
XDR-39120-T1-2C
Hong Kong
October 14, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR-39120-TI-1CRunout side A, stamped variant 1
XDR-39043-TI-1CRunout side B, stamped variant 1
XDR-39120-TI-2CRunout side A, stamped variant 2
XDR-39043-TI-1CRunout side B, stamped variant 2
Belgium
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 26.091
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.091First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F.12502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Finland | Decca 45-F 12502First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | France | Barclay 060760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 262First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 262First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45-F/JB 12502First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 12502 / Decca 45 - F 12502First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F 12 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca FM 7289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Spain | Decca ME 283 / Discos Decca ME 283First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 26.0917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Decca F.125027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHelp Me Girl
- BSee See Rider (See What You've Done)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Help Me Girl are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Help Me Girl are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Help Me Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, Hong Kong, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.12502, released October 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Help Me Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12502, F 12 502, 26.091, 45-F 12502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDR-39043-T1-1C and XDR-39120-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Help Me Girl 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.
