Germany
August 24, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6000463 1W 320 1 DRunout A, stamped
10 AA 6000463 2W 320 1 BRunout B, stamped
KissTalk To Me
Vinyl pressings
Talk To Me
by Kiss · 1980
13 pressings10 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Talk To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Talk To Me
13 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 19 A//1 ▽ E 420 11 5Stamped, Runout Side A
MER 19 B//1 ▽ E 420 11 2Stamped, Runout Side B
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 463
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TNT MX196631 6000463-1Runout side A, var.1
TNT MX196632 6000463-1Runout side B, var.1
TNT MX196631 6000463-1Runout side A, var.2
TNT MX196631 6000463-2Runout side B, var.2
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6000 463
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6000463 1W 320 1·2 24Runout A, stamped
10 AA6000463 2W 320 1·2 24Runout B, stamped
Bolivia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CBS 37-S
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Ireland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Austria | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Casablanca CBS 37-SFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Mercury MER 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-33 / Polystar 7S-33First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-33 / Polystar 7S-33First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Casablanca 60 00 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury MER 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Casablanca 6000 463First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATalk To Me4:00
- BNaked City3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talk To Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Talk To Me are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Talk To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Casablanca 6000 463, released August 24, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Talk To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000 463, MER 19, CBS 37-S, 7S-33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA 6000463 1W 320 1 D and 10 AA 6000463 2W 320 1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talk To Me 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.
