US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Black Suit Records BS 001
- Format
- 12"
RaceShow Me The Way
Vinyl pressings
Show Me The Way
by Race · 1982
10 pressings3 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Show Me The Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Show Me The Way
10 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-89917
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Black Suit Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, White Label
- Runout / matrix
001745-A DISKWERKS IAINA
001745-B DISKWERKS IAINB
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 379
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM_43791-2 @t GP 2-1 SPRunout side A etched
ST-DM-43792-1 @t GP 1-1 SPRunout side B etched
ST-DM-43791-SPSide A Label
ST-DM-43792-SPSide B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | London Records 290.047First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | London Records 100 330 / London Records 100.330First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records LONX 16First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | Black Suit Records BS 001First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic DMD 379First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 0-89917First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Black Suit RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, White Label · Limited |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89918First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | London Records LON 16 / Black Suit Records LON 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShow Me The Way (Extended Instrumental)7:04
- B1Show Me The Way (Full Vocal)5:46
- B2Split Personality2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Show Me The Way are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Show Me The Way are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Show Me The Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, France. One of them is Black Suit Records BS 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Show Me The Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 001, 0-89917, 7-89918, DMD 379) 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 Show Me The Way 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.