UK
April 19, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RT 165
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
RT 165 A-1U-1-1-1 0Matrix side A stamped
RT 165 B-1U-1-1-1 5Matrix side B stamped
The WoodentopsMove Me
Vinyl pressings
Move Me
by The Woodentops · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesIndie RockRock
Move Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Move Me
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
April 19, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTT165Rough Trade Rtt165
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RTT 165 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped. Variant 1
RTT 165 B-1U-1-1Side B, stamped. Variant 1
RTT 165 A-1U-1-1Side A, stamped. Variant 2
RTT 165 B-1U-1-1⇀ X 1Side B, stamped. Variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTT 165
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
RTT 165 A-1U-1-1Side A runout
RTT 165 B-1U-1-1 J. RIP KINGWOOD X GO STEADYSide B runout
Portugal
June 3, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTT 165.30
- Format
- 12", Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTANZ 009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTANZ 12007
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX215911A-Side Label
MX215912B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Rough Trade RTANZ 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Rough Trade RTANZ009First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Rough Trade RTANZ 12007First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Rough Trade RTANZ 12007First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Rough Trade RTT 165First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 5296First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Rough Trade RTT 165First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Rough Trade RT 165First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Rough Trade RTT165 / Rough Trade Rtt165First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Rough Trade RTT 165.30First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AMove Me
- BDo It Anyway
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Move Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Move Me are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Move Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Portugal, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Rough Trade RT 165, released April 19, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Move Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RT 165, RTT165, RTT 165, RTT 165.30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RT 165 A-1U-1-1-1 0 and RT 165 B-1U-1-1-1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Move 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.
