US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5202
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville pressing
- Runout / matrix
◈-P-◈Runouts, both sides
Helen ReddyPlay Me Out
Vinyl pressings
Play Me Out
by Helen Reddy · 1981
14 pressings11 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
Play Me Out was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Play Me Out
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3115
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-2592-W2 MCASR ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side A runout
MCA-2593-W2 ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side B runout
MCA2592Side A center label
MCA2593Side B center label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3115
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 5202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA - 5202 - A FH 8/5A Side: Etched
MCA - 5202 - B FH 8/5B Side: Etched
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5202
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5202-A MCA-2592-W1Runout Side A
MCA-5202-B MCA-2593-W2Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | El Salvador | MCA Records MCA-5202 / MCA Records MCA 5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | MCA Records MCA 4151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-6260First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | MCA Records 203 738First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA 5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4509First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCF 3115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | MCA Records MCA-5202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | MCA Records MCA-5202 / MCA Records MCA 5946 • 9LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Optimism Blues3:10
- A2Do It Like You Done It When You Meant It2:28
- A3I Can't Say Goodbye To You3:46
- A4Save Me3:10
- A5You Don't Have To Say You Love Me2:43
- B1The Stars Fell On California3:54
- B2I Don't Know Why (I Love That Guy)2:35
- B3When I Dream3:54
- B4Let's Just Stay Home Tonight3:09
- B5Play Me Out3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play Me Out are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Play Me Out are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Play Me Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5202.
How do I tell if my copy of Play Me Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5202, MCF 3115, MCA 5202, MCA 4151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ◈-P-◈. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play Me Out 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.
