UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
The Kane GangRespect Yourself
Vinyl pressings
Respect Yourself
by The Kane Gang · 1984
27 pressings11 countriesSynth-popPop RockElectronicRock
Respect Yourself 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 Respect Yourself
22 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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
November 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK 16Kitchenware Records 882016-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
SK 16 A // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 ARUN 4A side runout - variant 1
SK 16 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 5B side runout - variant 1
SK 16 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 ARUN 1 3A side runout - variant 2
SK 16 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 1B side runout - variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SKX 16Kitchenware Records 882 016-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S K X 16 A // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
S K X 16 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 3Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
S K X 16 A // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 1 1Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
S K X 16 B // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 1 5Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Kitchenware Records SK16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records SKX 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | London Records 882 016-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | London Records 882 016-7 / PolyGram Records Pty. Limited 882 016-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records DJL 167First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | London Records 882 016-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | London Records 882 016-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 882 016-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 882 016-7 ME / Kitchenware Records 882 016-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 882 016-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Kitchenware Records SK16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | London Records S07P 1059First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | London Records 882 016-1 / London Records SKX 16First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | London Records 882 016-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Kitchenware Records SKX 16 / Kitchenware Records 882 016-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | London Records SKX 16First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Kitchenware Records SK 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records 882 016-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARespect Yourself (R & B Mix)
- B1Amusement Park
- B2Respect Yourself (Dutch Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Respect Yourself are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Respect Yourself are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Respect Yourself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Kitchenware Records SK 16, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Respect Yourself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SK 16, SKX 16, SK16, 886 017-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Respect Yourself 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.
