US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1011-A [EDP logo] STERLINGSide A runout
M-1011-B STERLING [EDP logo]Side B runout
SylvesterCall Me
Vinyl pressings
Call Me
by Sylvester · 1983
15 pressings14 countriesDance-popHi NRGElectronic
Call Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Call Me
11 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ecstasy XTLP 3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fermata 48.516
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1186
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 354-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- CGD INT 20393
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Fermata 48.516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Attic LAT 1186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 817 354-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 20393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 634.008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Megatone Records MEG 2005 / Megatone Records MEG-2005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 160 163 / Megatone Records 160 163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Sweden | Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Ecstasy XTLP 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records M-1011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records M-1011LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 260·07·063LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Musart EDI-60749LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Megatone Records M-1011LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Trouble In Paradise6:33
- A2Call Me4:22
- A3Good Feelin'4:15
- A4He'll Understand1:40
- B1One Night Only4:12
- B2Too Late3:43
- B3Power Of Love5:25
- B4Band Of Gold3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Call Me are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Call Me are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Call Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Megatone Records M-1011.
How do I tell if my copy of Call Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1011, XTLP 3, 48.516, LAT 1186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-1011-A [EDP logo] STERLING and M-1011-B STERLING [EDP logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Call 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.
