France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute Sonet France 80380
- Format
- 12"
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Vinyl pressings
Follow Me
by Real Man · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Follow Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Follow Me
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mute Sonet France 90424
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- CAR 125.056Carrere 125.056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAR125056 - A -Runout side A (etched)
CAR125056 - B -Runout side B (etched)
Belgium
1988- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 130.056
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Cruisin' Records CRN 53507
- Format
- 12"
Netherlands
1988- Label and catalog number
- High Fashion Music 1100086
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
1100086 A 6C1Stamped Side A
1100086 B 6C1Stamped 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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | CAR 125.056 / Carrere 125.056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | Carrere 130.056First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | France | Mute Sonet France 80380First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | France | Mute Sonet France 90424First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Italy | Cruisin' Records CRN 53507First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 1100086First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music 1100087First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8151First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8151First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7151First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AFollow Me4:05
- BFollow Me (The Other Mix)3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Follow Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Follow Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Follow Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Mute Sonet France 80380.
How do I tell if my copy of Follow Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80380, 90424, 125.056, 130.056) 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 Follow 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.