Greece
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sakkaris Records SR 111
- Format
- 12"
Main LineSomebody's Watching Me
Vinyl pressings
Somebody's Watching Me
by Main Line · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Somebody's Watching Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Somebody's Watching Me
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 111First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Telescope Records TLX-1412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Telescope Records T45-147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 792 84312" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 791.843 / Starnight Records 791-8437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 792 84312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | Trebol TI-7081612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 333112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 13317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Pleasure Record's PLS M 502 / Pleasure Record's PLS 50212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Pleasure Record's PLS S 12 / Pleasure Record's PLS 127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Malaco Records MAL 122012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Starnight Records 792 84312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Master Mix Records MMR 00212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ASomebody's Watching Me (Remixed Disco Version)6:05
- B1Somebody's Watching Me II5:06
- B2Somebody's Watching Me (Instrumental)4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody's Watching Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Somebody's Watching Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was Somebody's Watching Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Greece. One of them is Sakkaris Records SR 111.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody's Watching Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 111) 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 Somebody's Watching 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.