Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-63 154EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
63 154 A-1Runout A, stamped
63 154 B-1Runout B, stamped
ExileThe Part Of Me That Needs You Most
Vinyl pressings
The Part Of Me That Needs You Most
by Exile · 1979
12 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRockPop
The Part Of Me That Needs You Most was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Part Of Me That Needs You Most
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK 63 154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848Curb Records WBS 8848
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WBS-8848WXX-0882-S-LW1- 1 MCASh ✲A-Side Runout Etching
WBS-8848WXX-0882-DJ-LW1- 1 ✲B-Side Runout Etching
WXX 0882SA-Side Label
WXX 0882B-Side Label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-219
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK 31C 006 63154
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RAK RAK-219First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Brazil | RAK 31C 006 63154First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Curb Records WBS 8848 C / Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848 CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Canada | Curb Records WBS 8848 C / Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848 CFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-63 154 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-63 154First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 63 154First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1979 | Guatemala | EMI 4500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 710First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | RAK RAKJ 1072First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1072First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848 / Curb Records WBS 8848First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS 8848First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Part Of Me That Needs You Most3:35
- BLet's Do It Again4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Part Of Me That Needs You Most are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Part Of Me That Needs You Most are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Part Of Me That Needs You Most first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is RAK 1C 006-63 154.
How do I tell if my copy of The Part Of Me That Needs You Most is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-63 154, 63 154, WBS 8848, RAK-219) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 63 154 A-1 and 63 154 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Part Of Me That Needs You Most 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.
