US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-117
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MT-117-A STERLINGRunout Side A
MT-117-B STERLINGRunout Side B
Kenny JamesGimme A Little Sign / Can't Keep Holdin' On
Vinyl pressings
Gimme A Little Sign / Can't Keep Holdin' On
by Kenny James · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Gimme A Little Sign was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Gimme A Little Sign
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-117
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MT-117-A STERLINGRun-out side A
MT-117-B STERLINGRun-out side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records S-117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-117-B-REI R-8807-RE-II STERLINGEtched/Stamped, Side A
S-117-A-REI R-8806 STERLINGEtched/Stamped, Side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 100·07·268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MTM 9062
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 601.283
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Megatone Records MTM 9062First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Ariola 601.283First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-117First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-117First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records S-117First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | RKM 762.67412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | RKM 761.6747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·08012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | ARIOLA 106.4037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGimme A Little Sign6:22
- BCan't Keep Holdin' On6:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme A Little Sign are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Gimme A Little Sign are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Gimme A Little Sign first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Germany, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is Megatone Records MT-117.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme A Little Sign is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT-117, S-117, 100·07·268, MTM 9062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT-117-A STERLING and MT-117-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme A Little Sign 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.