France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 619-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Two PeopleRescue Me
Vinyl pressings
Rescue Me
by Two People · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Rescue 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 Rescue Me
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 619-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 160 881619 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMA runout
A 160 881619 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM /\3B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 721Polydor 881 619-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 721 A//1∇420 SSide A runout stamped
POSP 721 B//1∇420 SSide B runout stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 721
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 721 DJPolydor POSPX 721-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 721 A // 1 ▽ 420 S 1 1 3Side A runout, stamped
POSPX 721 B // 1 ▽ 420 S 1 1 1Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 619-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX-63979 WRA 414Runout Side A hand etched
SMX-63780 WRARunout Side B hand etched
MX-63979Label Side A
MX-63980Label Side B
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 | Polydor 881 619-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 619-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 619-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 619-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 881 619-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 881 619-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 881 619-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSP 721 / Polydor 881 619-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 721 DJ / Polydor POSPX 721-DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 721First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Rescue Me4:11
- A2Wonderful Thing4:00
- B1Back Into The Room Of Blue4:07
- B2Broken Arms3:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rescue Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rescue Me are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Rescue Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor 881 619-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rescue Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 619-1, 881 619-7, POSP 721, POSPX 721) 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 Rescue 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.