US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23852Uptown Records MCA-23852
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
GuyGroove Me (Extended Version)
Vinyl pressings
Groove Me (Extended Version)
by Guy · 1988
15 pressings2 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingHip HopFunk / Soul
Groove Me (Extended Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 (Extended Version)
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23852Uptown Records MCA-23852
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-8075-FW1, F/W HERbiE JrSide One
MCA-8076-FW1, F/W HERbiE JrSide Two
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23852Uptown Records MCA-23852
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Red Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23852Uptown Records MCA-23852
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Uptown Records L33-17581
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 8021 FDS-1A-Side Runout Etching
MCA 8074 FDS-1B-Side Runout Etching
⧈-G-⧈Runout Stamp Each Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Uptown Records L33-17581First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23852 / Uptown Records MCA-23852First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23852 / Uptown Records MCA-23852First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53300First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23852 / Uptown Records MCA-23852First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53300First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-2385233 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, 12" · Unofficial | 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, 12" · Unofficial |
| 1988 | US | Uptown Records L33-17581First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23852 / Uptown Records MCA-23852First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23852 / Uptown Records MCA-2385212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53300First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 133112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 133112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 13317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-2385212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AGroove Me (Extended Version)6:12
- B1Groove Me (Radio Mix)4:37
- B2Groove Me (Bonus Beats)6:28
- B3Groove Me (A Cappella)3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Groove Me (Extended Version) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Groove Me (Extended Version) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Groove Me (Extended Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23852.
How do I tell if my copy of Groove Me (Extended Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23852, MCA-53300, L33-17581) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Groove Me (Extended Version) 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.