UK
September 10, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7XCE 21581Side A Label
7XCE 21582Side B Label
The Love AffairHelp (Get Me Some Help)
Vinyl pressings
Help (Get Me Some Help)
by The Love Affair · 1971
13 pressings11 countriesRockPop
Help (Get Me Some Help) was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Help (Get Me Some Help)
11 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 5918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 1 C 006-04 909 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 1 C 006-04 909 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
04 909 M–A–1Runout side A, stamped
04 909 M–B–1Runout side B, stamped
Ireland
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R(I)5918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone NZP.3409
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Odeon 1 C 006-04 909 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Odeon 1 C 006-04 909 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Ireland | Parlophone R(I)5918First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP.3409First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-60993First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Singapore | Parlophone R-5918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Sweden | Parlophone R 5918First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Turkey | Odeon 45-LA 4334First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Uruguay | Odeon URL 20.104First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone R 5918First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Parlophone 4C 006 04909 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Parlophone MOL 647", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHelp (Get Me Some Hwrelp)3:23
- BLong Way Home3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Help (Get Me Some Help) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Help (Get Me Some Help) are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Help (Get Me Some Help) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and more. One of them is Parlophone R 5918, released September 10, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Help (Get Me Some Help) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 5918, 1 C 006-04 909 M, R(I)5918, NZP.3409) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7XCE 21581 and 7XCE 21582. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Help (Get Me Some Help) 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.
