US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86973
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-45715-2 CAMP SRun-out side A
ST-DM-45716-2 CA4P SRun-out side B
ST-DM-45715-SPCenter label side A
ST-DM-45716-SPCenter label side B
Larry WuLet Me Show You
Vinyl pressings
Let Me Show You
by Larry Wu · 1984
12 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
Let Me Show You was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Let Me Show You
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-45713-1A-Side Runout
ST-A-45713-2B-Side Runout
ST-A-45713-SPA-Side Label Side
ST-A-45714-SPB-Side Label Side
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 696
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-45713-AR
R-12183
5716
SLM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 696
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-45715-2 CAMP SRunout side A
ST-DM-45713-2 CA4P SRunout side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-45713-AR
R-12183
5716
SLM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | South Africa | Atlantic ATM 10First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 0-86973First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic DMD 696First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89726First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic DMD 69612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89726First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic DMD 696First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7-89726First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Atlantic 0-8697312", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & Ireland | Atlantic 0-8697312", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic DMD 69612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic DMD 69612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
Tracklist
- ALet Me Show You (Long Vocal)6:30
- BLet Me Show You (Long Instrumental)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Me Show You are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Let Me Show You are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 2020.
When was Let Me Show You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, South Africa. One of them is Atlantic 0-86973.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Me Show You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86973, 7-89726, DMD 696, ATM 10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-45715-2 CAMP S and ST-DM-45716-2 CA4P S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Me Show You 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.