UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXRR 123FFRR 886 871-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · No3
- Runout / matrix
FXRR 123A-1U-1-1Runout side A, stamped
FXRR 123B-1U-1-1Runout side B, stamped
Lil' Louis & The WorldI Called U (But You Weren't There)
Vinyl pressings
I Called U (But You Weren't There)
by Lil' Louis & The World · 1989
14 pressings5 countriesHouseTechnoElectronic
I Called U (But You Weren't There) 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 I Called U (But You Weren't There)
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 123FFRR FX123
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · No1
- Runout / matrix
FX 123A -1U-1-1Etchings Side A
FX 123 B-1U-1-1Etchings Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F123FFRR 886 830-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
F 123 A-1U-1-Q2 ' ,Runout stamped side A
F 123B -1U-1-Q2Runout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 123
- Format
- 12", Promo, Limited Edition
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic AED 1954
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Matrix (Side A - Label): XSS 01954A
Matrix (Side B - Label): XSS 01954B
Europe
December 1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 886 830-7FFRR F123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DSP-0089 A-2/12-89Stamped side A
DSP-0089 B-2/12-89Stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | FFRR 886 830-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR FXR 123 / FFRR 886 869-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 831-1 / FFRR FX123First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | FFRR 866 830-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 123First year12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FXRR 123 / FFRR 886 871-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FX 123 / FFRR FX123First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR F123 / FFRR 886 830-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Epic AED 1954First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 830-7 / FFRR F123First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Epic 49-7315312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (Lil' Louis) JW112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2008 | UK | Epic 49-7315312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic AED 7315312", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1I Called U (Original Mix)6:21
- A2I Called U (0898 Mix)6:11
- BBlackout (Phase 1)7:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Called U (But You Weren't There) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Called U (But You Weren't There) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2008.
When was I Called U (But You Weren't There) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is FFRR FXRR 123.
How do I tell if my copy of I Called U (But You Weren't There) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FXRR 123, FX 123, F123, FXDJ 123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FXRR 123A-1U-1-1 and FXRR 123B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Called U (But You Weren't There) 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.