US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Malaco Records 6361
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Shelley Press
- Runout / matrix
M-6361-A-AM STERLING ƧRunout A
M-6361-B-AM Ƨ STERLINGRunout B
M-6381-ALabel A
M-6381-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Groove Me
by Fern Kinney · 1979
22 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronic
Groove Me 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 Groove Me
20 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Malaco Records 6361
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Volunteer Press
- Runout / matrix
M-6361-A-VPS ✩ STERLINGRunout A
M-6361-B-VPS ✩ STERLINGRunout B
M-6381-ALabel A
M-6381-BLabel B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Malaco Records WEA 99076
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 99076 (A)1
WEA 99076 (B)2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Malaco Records 6361
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 99076
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K99076-A STRAWBERRYSide A Runout
K99076-B EG STRAWBERRYSide B Runout
Germany
October 26, 1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA WEA 99076
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
99076-ASide 1 label
99076-BSide 2 label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | WEA WEA 99076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | WEA 99076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | WEA 99076LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | WEA U 99076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Malaco Records WEA 99076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | WEA U 99076First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | Malaco Records P-10771JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | WEA P-10771J / Malaco Records P-10771JFirst yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 99076 / WEA WEA 99 076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 99076 / WEA WEA 99 076First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1979 | New Zealand | WEA Z 20007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Philippines | Malaco Records WEA 99076First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Malaco Records 6361First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Wea International WIC 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | WEA K 99076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | WEA Z 20007LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Groove Me8:51
- A2Under Fire4:14
- A3Angel On The Ground3:53
- B1Pillow Talk3:43
- B2Together We Are Beautiful4:12
- B3Sun, Moon, Rain3:15
- B4Baby Let Me Kiss You8:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove Me are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Groove Me are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Groove Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is Malaco Records 6361.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6361, WEA 99076, K 99076, 99076) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-6361-A-AM STERLING Ƨ and M-6361-B-AM Ƨ STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groove Me 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.