Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49577
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS C - 1325 A-1 / 2-88Runout stamped side A
DS C - 1325 B-1 / 2-88Runout stamped side B
Pointer SistersHe Turned Me Out
Vinyl pressings
He Turned Me Out
by Pointer Sisters · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesElectroDiscoContemporary R&BElectronic
He Turned Me Out 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 He Turned Me Out
5 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6865-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6865-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6865-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104817
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
104817 ASide A hand etched
104817 BSide B hand etched
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | RCA Victor 104817First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB49577First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6865-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6865-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6865-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 6865-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PT 4957812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | RCA Victor 6865-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 6865-1-RDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA Victor 6865-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe Turned Me Out4:00
- BTranslation4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He Turned Me Out are there?
10 vinyl pressings of He Turned Me Out are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was He Turned Me Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, US, Australasia. One of them is RCA PB49577.
How do I tell if my copy of He Turned Me Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB49577, 6865-7-R, 6865-7-RAA, 104817) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS C - 1325 A-1 / 2-88 and DS C - 1325 B-1 / 2-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He Turned Me Out 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.
