US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25696Qwest Records 9 25696-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: 1-25696-A SR2
Side 2: 1-25696 B SR3
Patti AustinThe Real Me
Vinyl pressings
The Real Me
by Patti Austin · 1988
11 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunkJazz
The Real Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Real Me
11 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25696
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25696Qwest Records 9 25696-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
△20279-X TML-M 1-1 I-25696 A SH1 QB-30952-SH1Runout, side 1
△20279-X I-25696 B SH3 TML-M 1-1Runout, side 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25696Qwest Records 9 25696-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Japan
August 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 23P1-2128
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 25696.1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Qwest Records 25696.1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Qwest Records 9 256961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Qwest Records 92 56961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Qwest Records 925-696-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | WEA LWB-6743First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Qwest Records 9 256961First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Qwest Records 1-25696 / Qwest Records 9 25696-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Qwest Records 1-25696First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Qwest Records 1-25696 / Qwest Records 9 25696-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Qwest Records 1-25696 / Qwest Records 9 25696-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Qwest Records 23P1-2128First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Can Cook Too5:14
- A2Stockholm Sweetnin1:36
- A3Smoke Gets In Your Eyes4:15
- A4True Love3:48
- A5Across The Alley From The Alamo3:47
- A6How Long Has This Been Going On?4:07
- B1Lazy Afternoon5:45
- B2Love Letters3:55
- B3They Can't Take That Away From Me3:58
- B4Mood Indigo3:26
- B5Cry Me A River4:20
- B6Someone Is Standing Outside3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Real Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Real Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Qwest Records 1-25696.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25696, 23P1-2128, 25696.1, 9 256961) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Side 1: 1-25696-A SR2 and Side 2: 1-25696 B SR3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real Me 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.
