Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 334
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 609334 A-2/8-87Runout A
DM 609334 B-1/8-87Runout B
S 609 334 ARecord Label A
S 609 334 BRecord Label B
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Be The One
by Exposé · 1987
19 pressings6 countriesSynth-popFreestyleElectronicPop
Let Me Be The One 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 Let Me Be The One
19 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109 334
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9618
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ADI-9618-SA- HRM-2 B-ᴮ- MF FULLERSOUND ᐉA-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND ᐉ Stamped), variant 1
ADI-9618 SB HRM-1 MF A- 2 FULLERSOUND ᐉB-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND ᐉ Stamped), variant 1
ADI-9618 SA-HRM•2 FULLERSOUND MF B- Z ᐉA-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND ᐉ Stamped), variant 2
ADI-9618 SB-HRM•1 FULLERSOUND MF A- 3 ᐉB-Side Runout Etching (FULLERSOUND ᐉ Stamped), variant 2
US
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD1-9618
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AD1-9618-SA-RCA-1 Fullersound MFVariant 1, Side A Runout
AD1-9618-SB-RCA-1 Fullersound MFVariant 1, Side B Runout
ADꞮ-9618-SA-RCA-1 Fullersound MF A1C 1Variant 2, Side A Runout
ADꞮ-9618-SB-RCA-1 Fullersound MF A1F 1Variant 2, Side B Runout
UK
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIST 45
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RIST-45-A2A-Side Runout Etching
RIST-45-B.2 ΛB-Side Runout Etching
RIST 45 AA-Side Label
RIST 45 BB-Side Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIS 45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RIS - 45 - A1 TOWNHOUSE <Runout etched side A
RIS - 45 - B-1 TOWNHOUSE <Runout etched side B
RIS 45ALabel side A
RIS 45BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Arista TDS 412First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AS1-9617First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Arista AD1-9618First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 609 334First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 109 334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Arista A15L-3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Arista A15L-3First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RISTX 45First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 45DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9617First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Arista ADI-9618First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9617First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9617First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Arista AS1-9617First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let Me Be The One (Extended Remix)8:04
- A2Let Me Be The One ("Crossover" Mix)4:54
- BLet Me Be The Dub (Dub Mix)8:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Be The One are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Let Me Be The One are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Let Me Be The One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, US, UK, Japan and more. One of them is Arista 609 334.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Be The One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 334, 109 334, AD1-9618, RIST 45) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 609334 A-2/8-87 and DM 609334 B-1/8-87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Be The One 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.
