UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 697-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 697 12 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout
VS 697 12 B-1U-1-1-1Side B runout
Loose EndsChoose Me (Rescue Me)
Vinyl pressings
Choose Me (Rescue Me)
by Loose Ends · 1984
11 pressings4 countriesUK Street SoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Choose Me (Rescue Me) 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 Choose Me (Rescue Me)
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 697-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VS 69712 A-1U-1-1-Runout stamped side A
VS 69712 B-1U-1-1-1Runout stamped side B
VS 69712 C-2U-1-1-2 TOWNHOUSERunout stamped side C
VS 69712 D-1U-1-1-2 TOWNHOUSERunout stamped side D
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 697 A-1U-1-1-6Side A runout
VS 697 B-1U-1-2-1Side B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 697-12
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 697 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 381Virgin 601 381-213
- Format
- 12", 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 381 / Virgin 601 381-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 577First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 697-12First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 697-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 697-12First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 697 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-2358112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records L33-1701812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-526377", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-526377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChoose Me (Rescue Me) (Extended Remix)5:56
- BChoose Me (Rescue Me) (Dub Mix)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Choose Me (Rescue Me) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Choose Me (Rescue Me) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Choose Me (Rescue Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Germany, South Africa. One of them is Virgin VS 697-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Choose Me (Rescue Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 697-12, VS 697, VS 697-12, VS 697 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 697 12 A-1U-1-1-1 and VS 697 12 B-1U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Choose Me (Rescue 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.
