US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM_6023_2Side A runout stamped
IM_6024_2Side B runout stamped
IM-6023Side A label
IM-6024Side B label
Irma ThomasHe's My Guy
Vinyl pressings
He's My Guy
by Irma Thomas · 1964
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
He's My Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 He's My Guy
8 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM-6023Side A Label
IM-6024Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
MR IM 6023 Δ55079Etched Side A
MR IM 6023 Δ55079XEtched Side B
IM-6023Side A Label
IM-6024Side B Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Liberty LIB 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | US | Imperial 66080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 660807", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | UK | Liberty LIB 660807", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe's My Guy2:35
- B(I Want A) True, True Love2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's My Guy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of He's My Guy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was He's My Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Imperial 66080.
How do I tell if my copy of He's My Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66080, LIB 66080, IM. 66080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM_6023_2 and IM_6024_2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He's My Guy 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.
