UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
The Tarney/Spencer BandTakin' Me Back
Vinyl pressings
Takin' Me Back
by The Tarney/Spencer Band · 1978
12 pressings9 countriesVocalRockPop
Takin' Me Back was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Takin' Me Back
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2084-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2084-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AM 12533 (STEREO) - S2A Side Etched
AM 12533 (MONO) - S3B Side Etched
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K7096
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM 2084 AS TLCSide A runout
AM 2084 AS TLCSide B runout
2084-ASSide A label
2084-BSSide B label
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 6648
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | A&M Records K7096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 6648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 6648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 6648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7096First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2084-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records 2084-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Rhodesia | A&M Records AMRS 12427", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 12427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATakin' Me Back3:06
- BSet The Minstrel Free4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Takin' Me Back are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Takin' Me Back are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Takin' Me Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7339.
How do I tell if my copy of Takin' Me Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7339, 2084-S, K7096, AM 2084) 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 Takin' Me Back 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.
