US
January 21, 1959- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TAM-101Etched Runout A-Side
TAM-101-G2Etched Runout B-Side
G 1Matrix A-Side Label
G 2Matrix B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Come To Me / Whisper
by Marv Johnson · 1959
16 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Come To Me / Whisper was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Come To Me / Whisper
15 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 18, 1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 29125Side A Label
ZTSP 29126Side B Label
US
February 18, 1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 29125 UA 160 (ZTSP-29125)A-side etched runout
ZTSP 29129B-side etched runout
ZTSP 29125A-side label matrix
ZTSP 29126B-side label matrix
US
February 18, 1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 160-78
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
US
February 18, 1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 160
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 29125Label A
ZTSP 29126Label B
US
April 1959- Label and catalog number
- Tamla 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Australia | London Records 45-HL-1522First year7" | 7" |
| 1959 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-160 XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-160XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-160First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | UK | London Records 45-HLT 8856First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | Tamla 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160-78First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UA 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1959 | US | Tamla 101First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Tamla 1017", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- ACome To Me2:15
- BWhisper2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Come To Me / Whisper are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Come To Me / Whisper are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Come To Me / Whisper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Tamla 101, released January 21, 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Come To Me / Whisper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101, UA 160, UA 160-78, 45-HLT 8856) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TAM-101 and TAM-101-G2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Come To Me / Whisper 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.
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