Germany
August 1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 068 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
17068 A-2/ 76 S Made in GermanyRunout side A
17068 B-1 76 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 17 068 ALabel A
S 17 068 BLabel B
GillaHelp, Help!
Vinyl pressings
Help, Help!
by Gilla · 1976
16 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Help, Help! was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Help, Help!
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 17 068 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17068 A-2/ 76 S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷ Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
17068 B-1 76 M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷ Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
012Runout A&B, etched
S 17 068 ALabel A
Greece
1976- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box 10015Music-Box S 17 068
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro OOX-315
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OOX-315-A-1. 1-Runout side A
OOX-315-B-1. 1-Runout side B
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Zafiro OOX-315
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor 103078First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Austria | Hansa International 17 068 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Greece | Music-Box 10015 / Music-Box S 17 068First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-315First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-315First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 17 068 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA 41A-28877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa AT 17.068 y / Hansa International 17 068 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Bolivia | RCA Victor BOC/S - 91387", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Les Disques Direction Records DD-800512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Orange Records 2097 9337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DE 2968 / Hansa DE 29687", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Hansa International 17 068 AT / Hansa Record AT 17068-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Hansa International AT 170687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Hansa International 17 068 AT7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- AHelp, Help!3:06
- BFirst Love3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Help, Help! are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Help, Help! are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Help, Help! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Australia, Austria, Greece and more. One of them is Hansa International 17 068 AT, released August 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Help, Help! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 068 AT, 103078, 10015, OOX-315) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17068 A-2/ 76 S Made in Germany and 17068 B-1 76 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Help, Help! 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.
