UK
October 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZR 58Polydor 873 315-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Take Care Of Yourself
by Level 42 · 1989
17 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronicFunk / SoulPop
Take Care Of Yourself was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Take Care Of Yourself
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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
October 16, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 58Polydor 873 202-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PO 58 A-1U-1-3 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A Variant 1
PO 58 B-1U-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B Variant 1
PO 58 A-1U-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A Variant 2
PO 58 A-1U-1-1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B Variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 58Polydor 873 203-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PZ 58 A-1U-1-1 (Stamped) TOWNHOUSE DMM (Etched)Side A Runout
PZ 58 B-1U-1-1 (Stamped) TOWNHOUSE DMM (Etched)Side B Runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 58Polydor 873 202-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PO 58 A-1U-1-Q2Runout area side A
PO 58 B-1U-1-Q3Runout area side B
PO 58ALabel side A
PO 58BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 58 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor LEVEL 1 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 873 202-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor DJP 355First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 873 203-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 873 202-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Polydor 873 202-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 873 202-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 873 315-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Polydor 873 202-7 / Polydor PO 58First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3829First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor PZ 58 , 873 203-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor 873 202-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZ 58 / Polydor 873 203-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZ 58 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PO 58 / Polydor 873 202-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor LEVEL 1 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATake Care Of Yourself4:35
- BSilence (Live)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Care Of Yourself are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Take Care Of Yourself are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Take Care Of Yourself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Polydor PZR 58, released October 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Care Of Yourself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZR 58, PO 58, PZ 58, PZ 58 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Care Of Yourself 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.
