UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-565-A1Etched Side A
MCA-565-B1Etched Side B
Rupert HolmesHim
Vinyl pressings
Him
by Rupert Holmes · 1979
31 pressings19 countriesPop RockRock
Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Him
8 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-565-A1Etched Side A
MCA-565-B1Etched Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-565-A1Side A runout
MCA-565-B1 ⋀Side B runout
MCA 565ASide A label
MCA 565BSide B label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA-565-A1Etched Side A
MCA-565-B1Etched Side B
Ireland
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 565
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA-565-A TBSide A runout
MCA-565-B TBSide B runout
MCA 565ASide A label
MCA 565BSide B label
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records VIM-1379
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-1379First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | MCA Records VIM-1379First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | MCA Records 101.536First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCA 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCA 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCA 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCA 565First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 411737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | MCA Records S-MCA-140227", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-411737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-411737", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-335167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | El Salvador | MCA Records MCA 41173 / MCA Records LEO 12677", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 101 536 / MCA Records 101 536-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 101 536 / MCA Records 101 536-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Mexico | MCA Records S-4187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 101 5367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 411737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 411737", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1980 | Peru | MCA Records 0041173.77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Rhodesia | Gallo PD 18117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA 411737", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | MCA Records MCA-411737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | El Salvador | MCA Records MCA 41173 / MCA Records LEO 12677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHim4:15
- BGet Outta Yourself4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Him are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Him are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands. One of them is MCA Records MCA 565.
How do I tell if my copy of Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 565, VIM-1379, 101.536) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-565-A1 and MCA-565-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Him 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.
