Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 355
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B 1 1 2001 355 S1 ℗ 1972 320Side A Stamped
B 1 1 2001 355 S 2 ℗ 1972 320Side B Stamped
Labi SiffreWatch Me
Vinyl pressings
Watch Me
by Labi Siffre · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Watch 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 Watch Me
10 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 25586 A-1 △G 1 FSide A runout
7N 25586 B-1 △G 1 GSide B runout
7N.25586-ASide A label
7N.25586-BSide B label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
7N 25586 A-1ΔG 2 VRunout side A
7N 25586 B-1ΔG 1 XRunout side B
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 355
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2001 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2001 355First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | Pye Records 7N 25586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | Pye Records 7n25586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Interfusion ITFK 4781First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N 25586First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | UK | Pye International 7N.25586First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Bell Records 45,268First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AWatch Me3:15
- BHere We Are2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watch Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Watch Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Watch Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 355.
How do I tell if my copy of Watch Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 355, 7N.25586, 7N 25586, 45,268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 1 1 2001 355 S1 ℗ 1972 320 and B 1 1 2001 355 S 2 ℗ 1972 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watch 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.
