Australia
April 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650775 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gilbey Publisher
- Runout / matrix
MX218689Label side A
MX218690Label side B
NoiseworksTake Me Back
Vinyl pressings
Take Me Back
by Noiseworks · 1987
13 pressings6 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Take Me Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Take Me Back
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
April 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650775 7
- Format
- 7", Single · MCA Publisher
- Runout / matrix
MX218689Side A label
MX218690Side B label
Australia
April 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650775 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MX218689 650775 7 S2Side A runout
MX218690 650775 7 S2Side B runout
Australia
May 1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS 650775 6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MX219155A-side Printed Label
MX219156B-side Printed Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650775 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07691
- Format
- 7", 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 07691First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650775 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650775 7 / Epic 650775 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic EPC 650775 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | CBS CAS 02897First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07691First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650775 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650775 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650775 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1987 | New Zealand | CBS 650775-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650775 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 650775 77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Me Back3:29
- BDon't Wait3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me Back are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Take Me Back are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Take Me Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia, UK, US, New Zealand and more. One of them is CBS 650775 7, released April 13, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 650775 7, 650775 6, EPC 650775 6, 38-07691) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX218689 and MX218690. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me Back 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.