Germany
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 120·03·001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 120.03.001-A SSTRunout side A
IP 120.03.001-B SSTRunout side B
Sign SystemStay With Me
Vinyl pressings
Stay With Me
by Sign System · 1984
18 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Stay With Me 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 Stay With Me
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 100·03·011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.03.011 BZ 3761-A-2Runout side A, stamped
IP 100.03.011 BZ 3762-B-2Runout side B, stamped
SSTRunout side A and B, etched
BZ 3761Label side A
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 100·03·011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.03.011 BZ 3761-A-2Runout side A, stamped
IP 100.03.011 BZ 3762-B-2Runout side B, stamped
SSTRunout side A and B, etched
France
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9048-7
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- S.T.D. Records STD 1206
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- S.T.D. Records STD 456
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | S.T.D. Records STD 1206First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Belgium | S.T.D. Records STD 456First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Somersault Records SOM7-101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Somersault Records 1202First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·03·011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Speed Records SPR 12016First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Speed Records SPR 12016First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Sweden | Pop Eye POPS 112First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Sweden | Pop Eye POPM 12First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | WEA 249049-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | WEA 24 9048-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·03·001First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·03·011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | WEA Records 249 049-012" | 12" |
| 1985 | Greece | Joy Records JRX 10812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AStay With Me4:20
- BTalking About...4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay With Me are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Stay With Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Stay With Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, France, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Bellaphon 120·03·001, released September 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay With Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 120·03·001, 100·03·011, 24 9048-7, STD 1206) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IP 120.03.001-A SST and IP 120.03.001-B SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay With 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.