US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Trance Fusion TF 506
- Format
- 12"
R-TymeUse Me
Vinyl pressings
Use Me
by R-Tyme · 1993
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Use Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Use Me
4 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 2 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- Trance Fusion TF 506
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
T 506-A NSCEtched in runout, Side A
T 506-B NSCEtched in runout, Side B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Trance Fusion TF 506
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
T 506-A NSC within a circleRunout Side A
T 506-B NSC within a circleRunout Side B
Belgium
1993- Label and catalog number
- Buzz 2100121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
2100121-A1Etchings side A
2100121-B1Etchings side B
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Belgium | Buzz 2100121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Trance Fusion TF 506First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | US | Trance Fusion TF 506First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | US | Trance Fusion TF 50612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | US | Trance Fusion TF 506First year12" | 12" |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Trance Fusion TF 50612", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | US | Trance Fusion TF 50612", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2004 | US | Trance Fusion TF 50612", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Trance Fusion TF 50612", Reissue, Remastered | 12", Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Trance Fusion TF 50612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Use Me (M.K. Mix)
- A2Use Me (D Wynn's 12 Inch Mix)
- B1Use Me (Carl Craigs Piano Mix)
- B2Use Me (Carl Craigs R Tyme Groove)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Use Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Use Me are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1993 and 2020.
When was Use Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in US, Belgium. One of them is Trance Fusion TF 506.
How do I tell if my copy of Use Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TF 506, 2100121) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Use 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.