France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8274
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8274/1Label Side A
8274/2Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
I Need You
by F.R. David · 1983
20 pressings12 countriesSynth-popChansonElectronicPop
I Need You was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 I Need You
18 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13213Carrere 13.213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13213 A 2Runout side A variant 1
13213 B 2Runout side B variant 1
[logo SNA] 13213 A 2Runout side A variant 2
[logo SNA] 13213 B 2Runout side B variant 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 288
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
October 1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere P-1810
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 813 732-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
813 732 - 7 S 1 320 [Upside-down '1'] [Sideways 'H']Runout stamped side A
813 732 - 7 S 2 320 1 [Sideways 'I']Runout stamped side B
813 732 - 7 S 1 320 1 ASide A, variant 2
813 732 - 7 S 2 320 G 1Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Carrere 8274First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13213 / Carrere 13.213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Carrere 813 732-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Carrere 813 732-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 3508First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Carrere P-1810First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Carrere 2470-ACXFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Carrere 104181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Carrere 513803First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARS 13.213First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Carrere CRE 2016First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic CRE-A-12-3508 / Carrere CRE-A-12-3508First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Carrere CRE A 3508 / Epic CRE A 3508First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Carrere CRE A 3508 / Carrere CRE A-3508First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Carrere CART 288First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Carrere 1041817", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Carrere CA-27", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Need You3:28
- BPorcelain Eyes2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Need You are there?
20 vinyl pressings of I Need You are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was I Need You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, UK, Japan, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 8274.
How do I tell if my copy of I Need You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8274, 13213, CART 288, CAR 288) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8274/1 and 8274/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Need You 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.
