US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7164
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
#20366S-2A-side etched
#20367S-2B-side etched
Moment Of TruthHelplessly (Part I & Part II)
Vinyl pressings
Helplessly (Part I & Part II)
by Moment Of Truth · 1975
13 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Helplessly (Part I & Part II) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Helplessly (Part I & Part II)
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
#20366S-1A-side etched
#20367S-1B-side etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-7164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
#20366-SA-side etched
#20367-SB-side etched
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RDJ-7164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
#20366-S-S-1 1 eA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
20366 1 eAA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 1
#20366-2 [Anvil symbol] eA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
#20366S-2 [Anvil symbol] eAA-Side Runout Etching, Variant 2
UK
April 25, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25679
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N 25679
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | Roulette 1045 7164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Roulette 45. R. 12 099 / Roulette 45. R. 12099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18332 / Roulette BF 18332First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | Roulette T.611First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 25679First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Roulette R-7164First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Roulette RDJ-7164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Roulette RDJ-71647", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Roulette R-7164First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1975 | US | Roulette R-7164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 25679First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Pye International 7N 25679First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Roulette YK-29-ROFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHelplessly (Part I)3:20
- BHelplessly (Part II) (Disco Mix)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helplessly (Part I & Part II) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Helplessly (Part I & Part II) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Helplessly (Part I & Part II) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R-7164.
How do I tell if my copy of Helplessly (Part I & Part II) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-7164, RDJ-7164, 7N 25679, YK-29-RO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, #20366S-2 and #20367S-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Helplessly (Part I & Part II) 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.