Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44256London Records SP. 44256
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14376-1L 2ASide A runout stamped
ZAL-14377-1L 2ASide B runout stamped
ZAL 14376Side A label
ZAL 14377Side B label
Roland ShawDISCOver Me
Vinyl pressings
DISCOver Me
by Roland Shaw · 1976
16 pressings13 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
DISCOver Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 DISCOver Me
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44256
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14376-1CSide 1
ZAL 14377-1CSide 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44256
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14376-1CSide 1 runout stamp
ZAL-14377-1CSide 2 runout stamp
ZAL 14376Side 1 label
ZAL 14377Side 2 label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44256
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14376-1CA label
ZAL 14377-1CB label
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4370
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14376 JSIA etched
ZAL 14377 JSIB etched
Bolivia
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records 4FB-44067London Records 4FB 44067
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca PFS 4370First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Bolivia | London Records 4FB-44067 / London Records 4FB 44067First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | London Records SP 44256 / London Records SP. 44256First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Colombia | Daro Internacional SP 44256First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca PFS 334370 / Decca PFS334370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records PFS 4370First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | Decca PPFS 4370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | London Records SP 44256First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | London Records SP 44256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK & Europe | Decca PFS 4370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK & Europe | Decca PFS 33 4370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | London Records SP 44256First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44256First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Decca PFS 4370LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Turkey | Decca PFS 4370 / Decca 891LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1More4:28
- A2Our Day Will Come4:10
- A3I Walk Alone5:35
- A4Surrey With The Fringe On Top4:46
- B1Bubbling Brown Sugar4:34
- B2The Entertainer4:44
- B3Discover Me4:30
- B4How High The Moon4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of DISCOver Me are there?
16 vinyl pressings of DISCOver Me are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1979.
When was DISCOver Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is London Records SP 44256.
How do I tell if my copy of DISCOver Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP 44256, PFS 4370, 4FB-44067, PFS 334370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL-14376-1L 2A and ZAL-14377-1L 2A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is DISCOver 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.