US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86775
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST DM 50415 - 50414 - 1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side A Runout Etched & Stamped
SRC ST DM 50417 - 50418 - 1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Side B Runout Etched & Stamped
ShannonProve Me Right
Vinyl pressings
Prove Me Right
by Shannon · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesElectroElectronic
Prove Me Right 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 Prove Me Right
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 974
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records 120·19·025
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
120. 19. 025 A 1A SST MADE IN GERMANYRunout side A
120. 19. 025 B SST MADE IN GERMANYRunout side B
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Benelux 608.732
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Belgium | Ariola Benelux 608.732First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 732First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 732 / Dance Records 108 732First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Ariola 608 732First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Emergency Records 100·19·014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 789 352-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic DMD 974First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 0-86775First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89352First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89352First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic DMD 97412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | Emergency Records 120·19·025First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Prove Me Right (Vocal Remix)5:58
- A2Prove Me Right (Vocal Edit)4:11
- B1Prove Me Right (Dub Version)5:10
- B2Prove Me Right (Vocal Bass)4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prove Me Right are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Prove Me Right are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Prove Me Right first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Germany, Belgium, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic 0-86775.
How do I tell if my copy of Prove Me Right is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86775, 7-89352, DMD 974, 120·19·025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC ST DM 50415 - 50414 - 1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. and SRC ST DM 50417 - 50418 - 1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prove Me Right 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.
