Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records MN 547
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MN - 547 - ASide A
MN - 547 - BSide B
Ray FosterRun To Me
Vinyl pressings
Run To Me
by Ray Foster · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Run To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Run To Me
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Many Records 06 2009107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Scandinavia
November 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 8049
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BB · 8049 · A PD-CR Made by ADRunout Side A
BB · 8049 · B AD 851125 PD-CRRunout Side B
Sweden
November 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 7049
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BB 7049 A PD-CR AD 851125Side 1
BB 7049 B PD-CR AD 851125Side 2
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 121259
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 121259First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 551-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 551-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records MN 547First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Many Records 06 2009107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8049First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 8049First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7049First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Max Music MAX 148 / Max Music MAX-14812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Max Music S-1487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Magic Record's LPMR-006212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARun To Me (Vocal)5:53
- BRun To Me (Instrumental)6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Run To Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Run To Me are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Run To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Scandinavia, Sweden, France and more. One of them is Many Records MN 547.
How do I tell if my copy of Run To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MN 547, 06 2009107, BB 8049, BB 7049) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MN - 547 - A and MN - 547 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Run To 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.