UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 8926Sire 928926-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
W8926-A1 ARUN MTSide A runout, etched
W8926-B1 MTSide B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Lean On Me
by Red Box · 1985
30 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Lean On 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 Lean On Me
27 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 8926TSire W8926(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W8926 T-A1 ARUN MT.2Runout, A-side, etched variant 1
W8926 T-B1 MT.2Runout, B-side, etched variant 1
W8926 T-A1 ARUN MT. 1Runout, A-side variant 2
W8926 T-B1 MT. 1Runout, B-side variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W8926 PSire 928926-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W8926 P A2 I DAMONT 2Etched side A
W8926 P B2 DAMONTEtched side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 8926TFSire 920344-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
W8926T-AI. ⇀MT. ARUNRunout side A [hand-etched]
W8926T-BI. ⇀MT. DAMONTRunout side B [hand-etched]
W 9157T A//22̶ ▽ 420H 11 3Runout side C [machine-stamped]
W 9157T B//1 Z 11 5Runout side D [machine-stamped]
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 8926Sire 928926-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels, PRS Ltd Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W8926 A//3▽420 R 11 1 tone üSide A
W 8926·B1 MT. 2Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire W 8926TSire W8926(T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W8926 T-A1 ARUN MT. 1 DAMONTA Side Runout Hand Etched
W8926 T-B1 MT. 1 DAMONTB Side Runout Hand Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Sire 7-28926First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Sire 0-20344First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Sire 920 344-0 / Sire W 8926 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Greece | WEA 920344-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Sire W 8926 / Sire 928926-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Sire 92 8926-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | World 433507First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Portugal | Sire World 533407First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Portugal | World 533407 / Edisom 533407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sire 92 0344-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Sire S-928926-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sire 92 0344-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Sire W 8926 / Sire 928926-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Sire W 8926T / Sire W8926(T)First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Sire W8926 P / Sire 928926-7First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ALean On Me (Ah-li-ayo)
- BStinging Bee
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lean On Me are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Lean On Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Lean On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Sire W 8926.
How do I tell if my copy of Lean On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 8926, W 8926T, W8926 P, W 8926TF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W8926-A1 ARUN MT and W8926-B1 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lean On 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.
