US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", Single · long intro
- Runout / matrix
45-60126Label, Side A
45-60127Label, Side B
45-60126-F1 *
Ian WhitcombYou Turn Me On (Turn On Song) / Poor But Honest
Vinyl pressings
You Turn Me On (Turn On Song) / Poor But Honest
by Ian Whitcomb · 1965
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockRhythm & BluesNoveltyRock
You Turn Me On was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 You Turn Me On
13 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 7 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60126-G10 IAMStamped Side A, variant 1
45-60127-G4 IAMStamped Side B, variant 1
45-60126-F9 IAMStamped Side A, variant 2
45-60127-F3 IAMStamped Side B, variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", Single · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60126-F-1 ✲A runout
45-60127-F-1 ✲B runout
45-60126A label
45-60127B label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-60126Label, Side A
45-60127Label, Side B
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60126-G10 IAMSide A Runout, Stamped
45-60127-F3 IAMSide B Runout, Stamped
45-60126Side A Label
45-60127Side B Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Tower 134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · LA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-60126-F-7 ✲A runout etched, except the star is stamped
45-60127-F-1 1 ✲B runout etched, except the last 1 and the star are stamped
(45-60126)A side label
(45-60127)B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Capitol Records 72250First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Germany | Capitol Records K 23 043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-1308First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Capitol Records HF 288First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | South Africa | Capitol Records 45 - JCL 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | Tower 134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYou Turn Me On (Turn On Song)2:42
- BPoor But Honest3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Turn Me On are there?
13 vinyl pressings of You Turn Me On are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was You Turn Me On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Tower 134.
How do I tell if my copy of You Turn Me On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 134, CL 15395, 72250, K 23 043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-60126 and 45-60127. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Turn Me On 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.