US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Anthem AN-203
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A-0007-2 94861Hand etched in run-out area A-side
A-0008-2 91861-XHand etched in run-out area B-side
A-0007Label A-side
A-0008Label B-side
Family ChildHe
Vinyl pressings
He
by Family Child · 1973
20 pressings14 countriesVocalPop
He was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 He
19 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 13 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- North American Music Industries NAMI 2012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A̶-̶0̶0̶0̶7̶-̶1̶ NAM 1006 A-RE —◁A-Side Runout Etching
A̶-̶0̶0̶0̶8̶-̶1̶ NAM 1006 B-RE —◁B-Side Runout Etching
NAM 1006-AA-Side Label
NAM 1006-BB-Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- North American Music Industries NAMI 2012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Anthem AN-203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 376
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2046 033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2046 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Austria | Finger 2046 033 / Polydor 2046 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Sugar Plum 84-17.009YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0176First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-176First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0176First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2058 376First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Finger 2046 033 / Polydor 2046 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Finger 2046 033 / Polydor 2046 033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Polydor 2058-376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2041 457First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Polydor 2041457 / Polydor 2041 457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Polydor 20 41 457First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2058 376First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | G.A.S. Records G-10137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe4:00
- BWhat About The Music2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He are there?
20 vinyl pressings of He are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was He first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Anthem AN-203.
How do I tell if my copy of He is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AN-203, NAMI 2012, 2058 376, 2046 033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-0007-2 94861 and A-0008-2 91861-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He 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.