UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 44248
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT 44248 A-1U-1-1 NSSide A runout
PT 44248 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
PT 44248 A‡Side A label
PT 44248 B‡Side B label
Rick AstleyCry For Help
Vinyl pressings
Cry For Help
by Rick Astley · 1991
15 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Cry For Help was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Cry For Help
15 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 11 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 44247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 44247 A-1U-1-2 NSRunout, A-side: machine stamped, NS is etched
PB 44247 B-1U-1-1Runout, B-side: machine stamped
PB 44247 A‡Label A-side
PB 44247 B‡Label B-side
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 44247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Mould Label
- Runout / matrix
PB 44247 A-1U-1-Q1A: Machine stamped
PB 44247 B-1U-1-Q1B: Machine stamped
NSA: Hand etched
PB 44247 ALabel A-side
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA 2774-7-R
- Format
- 7"
Australasia
January 21, 1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 44247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PB44247-ASide A Runout, Hand Etched
MX - PB44247-BSide B Runout, Hand Etched
PB 44247.A.Side A Label
PB 44247.B.Side B Label
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP-50567
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | RCA TLP-50567First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Chile | RCA NAKO - 27281First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PB44247 / RCA PB 44247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PT 44248 / RCA PT44248First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | RCA PB 44247First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Greece | RCA 4115First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Philippines | RCA RCA-031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | RCA PT-44248 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | RCA PB 44247First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | RCA PT 44248First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | RCA PB 44247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | RCA PB 44247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2774-7-RFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA RX-956First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Australasia | RCA Victor PB 44247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACry For Help6:26
- B1Behind The Smile4:33
- B2Cry For Help (Album Version)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cry For Help are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Cry For Help are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Cry For Help first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australasia, Argentina and more. One of them is RCA PT 44248.
How do I tell if my copy of Cry For Help is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 44248, PB 44247, 2774-7-R, TLP-50567) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT 44248 A-1U-1-1 NS and PT 44248 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cry For Help 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.
