France & Benelux
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEFA 12.3474
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11-3474-2A-1 A NLRunout side A, stamped
11-3474-1B-1 A NLRunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Why Me? (Extended Version)
by Planet P Project · 1983
27 pressings12 countriesSynth-popProg RockElectronicRock
Why Me? (Extended Version) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Why Me? (Extended Version)
25 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records TA 3204
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records A 3204
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 29705-7Geffen Records 7-29705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29705-AAA-1825-VI-RE-S-JWI [Artisan Logo] oRunout, side A, etched / [stamped]
7-29705-AAA-1829-S-JWI oRunout, side B, etched / [stamped]
7-29705-AAA-1825-VI-REI-S-SHI (Variant 2)Runout, side A, etched
7-29705-AAA-1829-S-SHI (Variant 2)Runout, side B, etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 9 29705-7Geffen Records 7-29705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29705
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-29705-AAA-1825-V1-RE1 WW2 [Artisan logo] ─◁Runout side A
7-29705-AAA-1829-S-WW1 #2 ─◁Runout side B
AAA 1825VISLabel side A
AAA 1829SLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | CBS Sampler 77First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF29705First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 97057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 97057First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Europe | Geffen Records GEFA 3204 / Geffen Records A-3204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France & Benelux | Geffen Records GEFA 12.3474First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | Geffen Records GEF A 12.3204First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Geffen Records GEF A 3204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Geffen Records 07SP 694 / Geffen Records 07SP 694(GF)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Geffen Records 12AP 2634First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Geffen Records 07SP 694First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GEFA 12.3204 / Geffen Records A-12.3204First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Geffen Records SSC 5450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF A 3204First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF A 12. 3204First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GET 2176412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GET 2181812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhy Me? (Dance Remix)6:28
- BWhy Me? (Instrumental / Dubb)5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Me? (Extended Version) are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Why Me? (Extended Version) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1992.
When was Why Me? (Extended Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France & Benelux, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Geffen Records GEFA 12.3474.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Me? (Extended Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEFA 12.3474, TA 3204, A 3204, 9 29705-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11-3474-2A-1 A NL and 11-3474-1B-1 A NL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Me? (Extended Version) 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.