US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 1927
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
MtumeYou, Me And He
Vinyl pressings
You, Me And He
by Mtume · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
You, Me And He 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 You, Me And He
9 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 05024
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSS 171790-1D G1 A6 STERLINGRunout A
XSS 171791-1C G1 B1 STERLINGRunout B
XSS 171790Label A
XSS 171791Label B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-171788-AB MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr ㋡ PSide A etched [except for Mastering...]
ZSS-171789-AB MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE Jr ㋡ PSide B etched [except for Mastering...]
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05024
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P o XSS-171790-1G ✩STERLINGA side runout
P o XSS-171791-1B ✩STERLINGB side runout
XSS 171790A side label
XSS 171791B side label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04504
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12EXP 05024
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 171790Side A label
XSS 171791Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 05024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 12.4818First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 4818 / Epic A-4818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Epic XEN 5692First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Epic AS 1927First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49 05024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-05024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-04504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-04504First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Epic 49 502412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AYou, Me And He (Polygamy Mix)5:56
- B1Sweet For You And Me (Monogamy Mix)5:04
- B2It's Non-Functional1:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You, Me And He are there?
10 vinyl pressings of You, Me And He are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was You, Me And He first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, Netherlands, South Africa. One of them is Epic AS 1927.
How do I tell if my copy of You, Me And He is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 1927, 49 05024, 34-04504, 49-05024) 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 You, Me And He 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.