Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 221.009Carrere 221 009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
221009ARunout Side A
221009BRunout Side B
JoséI Will Follow Him
Vinyl pressings
I Will Follow Him
by José · 1982
15 pressings8 countriesEuropopPop
I Will Follow Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 I Will Follow Him
14 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
22 100 g ARunout side A, etched
22 100 g BRunout side B, etched
141.882 ALabel side A
141.882 BLabel side B
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 221.009Carrere 221 009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
221009ARunout side A
221009BRunout side B
221 009 ALabel side A
221 009 BLabel side B
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- CNR 141.882CNR 221.009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
221009ARunout Side A
221009BRunout Side B
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 221.009Carrere 221 009
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC A 2714 A1A-side runout
EPC A 2714 B1B-side runout
EPC A2714 AA-side label
EPC A2714 BB-side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Carrere 221.009 / Carrere 221 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Carrere 221.009 / Carrere 221 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Barclay 100 289First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Germany | CNR 0030.553First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Carrere 221.009 / Carrere 221 009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 141.882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Carrere 221.009 / Carrere 221 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | CNR 141.882 / CNR 221.009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Carrere 221.009 / Carrere 221 009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | CNR 508808 / Edisom 508808First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA 19249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | WEA 19249First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2714First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2714First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Art & Muzyka ARM-22334-1Flexi-disc, Promo · Promo | Flexi-disc, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Will Follow Him3:01
- BIf I Could Be Near You3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Will Follow Him are there?
15 vinyl pressings of I Will Follow Him are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was I Will Follow Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Carrere 221.009.
How do I tell if my copy of I Will Follow Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 221.009, 141.882, EPC A2714, 100 289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 221009A and 221009B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Will Follow Him 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.