US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AD- ZS7-8571 -1 MbA side deadwax - scribed
AJ- ZS7-8571 -3 MbB side deadwax - scribed
Kris KristoffersonWhy Me / Help Me
Vinyl pressings
Why Me / Help Me
by Kris Kristofferson · 1972
27 pressings9 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Why Me / Help Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Why Me / Help Me
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA- ZS7 - 8571- 1 MbA-side runout, etched
AG- ZS7- 8571- 3 MbB-side runout, etched
JZS7 8571-1A-side label
JZS7 8571-3B-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS7 8571 JZS7 8571-1
ZS7 8571 JZS7 8571-3
AE-ZS7-8571-1 Mb TIA side deadwax - scribed
AM-ZS7-8571-3 Mb TIB side deadwax - scribed
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AD- ZS7 - 8571- 1 MbA-side runout, etched
AJ- ZS7- 8571- 3 MbB-side runout, etched
JZS7 8571-1A-side label
JZS7 8571-3B-side label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument ZS7 8571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AC-ZS7-8571-1 Mb SMono deadwax, etched
AJ-ZS7-8571-3 Mb SSSSSStereo deadwax, etched
JZS7 8571-1Mono label matrix
JZS7 8571-3Stereo label matrix
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument S MNT 1482
- 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Monument S MNT 1482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Monument S MNT 1482First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Monument ZS7 8571First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | Australia | Monument K-51037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Monument PK-51037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Monument ZS7 85717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Monument ZS7 85717", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Monument ZS7 85717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Monument MNS-NP 740387", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Monument BL319097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Monument 5C 006-94 9457", Single | 7", Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Monument WS8 034437", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhy Me3:25
- BHelp Me3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Me / Help Me are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Why Me / Help Me are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1982.
When was Why Me / Help Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK. One of them is Monument ZS7 8571.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Me / Help Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 8571, S MNT 1482) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AD- ZS7-8571 -1 Mb and AJ- ZS7-8571 -3 Mb. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Me / Help 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.
