France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.862
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
◯Ʈ 49862 ARunout side A etched
Ʈ◯ 49862 BRunout side B etched
OttawanHelp! (Get Me Some Help)
Vinyl pressings
Help! (Get Me Some Help)
by Ottawan · 1981
14 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Help! (Get Me Some Help) was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Help! (Get Me Some Help)
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8137
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8137
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 215(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAR 215 ALabel Side A
CAR 215 BLabel Side B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2044 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2044 213 S1 24 2Side A
2044 213 S2 24 2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | Carrere 2044 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.862First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 8137First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 8137First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Carrere 2141 464First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Carrere 2044 213 / Carrere CAR 2077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Carrere CAR 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Madagascar | Disques Carrere SNF 7463 / Philips SNF 7463First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Carrere 6C 006-64352 / Carrere 006-64352First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Carrere CAR 215(T)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Carrere CAR 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Carrere 2044 213 / Carrere CAR 20777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Carrere CAR 00317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Mag 42847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHelp! (Get Me Some Help)3:45
- BDoudou La Rumba3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Help! (Get Me Some Help) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Help! (Get Me Some Help) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Help! (Get Me Some Help) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere 49.862.
How do I tell if my copy of Help! (Get Me Some Help) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.862, 8137, CAR 215(T), CAR 215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ◯Ʈ 49862 A and Ʈ◯ 49862 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Help! (Get Me Some Help) 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.
