UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMG 1359
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1359 A2 PenthouseRunout (Etched/Stamped) Side A
TMG 1359 B1 PenthouseRunout (Etched/Stamped) Side B
Rick JamesYou Turn Me On
Vinyl pressings
You Turn Me On
by Rick James · 1984
12 pressings4 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
You Turn Me On was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 You Turn Me On
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMGT 1359
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy TMGT 1359
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1763-GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
67079
66312
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1763GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1763-GF-A-67079-15BQP #13 QSVF * Sterling
1763-GF-B-66312-15BQP #13 QSVF Sterling
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Gordy 1763GF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Gordy 1763 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Gordy G 1763XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Gordy TMG 1359First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1359First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Gordy TMGT 1359First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | Gordy PR-158First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gordy 1763-GFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Gordy 1763-GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gordy 1763GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Gordy PR-158First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gordy 1763 GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Gordy 1763GFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AYou Turn Me On5:27
- BFire And Desire7:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Turn Me On are there?
12 vinyl pressings of You Turn Me On are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was You Turn Me On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Gordy TMG 1359.
How do I tell if my copy of You Turn Me On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMG 1359, TMGT 1359, 1763-GF, 1763GF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMG 1359 A2 Penthouse and TMG 1359 B1 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Turn Me On 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.
