France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2094 118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XTRC POL 2094118 ̷2̷ 1 CIDIS A11Runout stamped side A
B XTRC POL 2094118 ̷1̷ 2 CIDIS A12Runout stamped side B, B etched
The WhoThe Real Me
Vinyl pressings
The Real Me
by The Who · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesClassic RockRock
The Real Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Real Me
11 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Track Record 2094 118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B TRC POL 2094118 1 CIDISRunout stamped A side
B TRC POL 2094118 2 CIDISRunout stamped B side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Track Record MCA-40182MCA Records MCA-40182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 2537 W7Runout side A, variant 1
MC 2153 W5Runout side B, variant 1
MC 2537 W7 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A, variant 2
MC 2153 W7 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B, variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40182Track Record MCA-40182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC2537Side A Label
MC2153Side B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40182Track Record MCA-40182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC 2537 W5 ⧈-G-⧈Stereo side runout
MC 2537-M W2 ⧈-G-⧈Mono side runout
MC 2537Stereo side label
MC 2537-MMono side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-40182Track Record MCA-40182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC2537Stereo side label
MC2427-MMono side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Track Record 2094 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Track Record MCA-40182 / MCA Records MCA-40182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Track Record MCA 40182 / MCA Records MCA 40182First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Track Record 2094 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Track Record 2094 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Track Record ECPB-260-TRFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Track Record 2094 118First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Track Record MCA-40182 / MCA Records MCA-40182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40182 / Track Record MCA-40182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40182 / Track Record MCA-40182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-40182 / Track Record MCA-40182First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Real Me3:26
- BDoctor Jimmy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Real Me are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Real Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in France, US, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Track Record 2094 118.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2094 118, MCA-40182, MCA 40182, ECPB-260-TR) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XTRC POL 2094118 ̷2̷ 1 CIDIS A11 and B XTRC POL 2094118 ̷1̷ 2 CIDIS A12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real 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.
