France
May 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8656
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
8656 A [SNA Logo]Runout side A
Santa EsmeraldaDon't Let Me Be Misunderstood (New Original Version 86)
Vinyl pressings
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (New Original Version 86)
by Santa Esmeralda · 1986
16 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8656Carrere 8.656
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8656 ASide A runout groove, etched
8656 BSide B runout groove, etched
["symbol"]Side A & B runout groove, stamped
8656/1Side A label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14.029Carrere 14029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
14029 AEtched Side A
14029 BEtched Side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Skorsky 14.029Skorsky 14029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
14029 AEtched Side A
14029 BEtched Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Japan
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Carrere K07S-7086
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Carrere DK-10007First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Canada | Carrere DK-5049First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8656 / Carrere 8.656First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 14.029 / Carrere 14029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Skorsky 14.029 / Skorsky 14029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Carrere CAR 6.20617First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Carrere CAR 6.14642 / Carrere 6.14642 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Carrere SU/043 / Carrere P-86First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Carrere 403414First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Carrere 503413First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Carrere CAR 14029 / Skorsky CAR 14029 (SG)First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Carrere CAR 14029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Carrere CAR 8656First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Carrere 14029First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 8656First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- ADon't Let Me Be Misunderstood + Esmeralda Suite (Special Remix)6:40
- BSevilla Nights4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, US, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Carrere 8656, released May 10, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8656, 14.029, 14029, K07S-7086) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8656 A [SNA Logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 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.
