UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 15-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 1512 A-1U-1- 1-Side A runout
DEP 1512 B-1U-1- 1- 6Side B runout
DEP 15-12aSide A label
DEP 15-12bSide B label
UB40Riddle Me
Vinyl pressings
Riddle Me
by UB40 · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Riddle Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Riddle Me
9 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
November 19, 1984- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 15
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 15 A-2U-1-1-7Runout side A
DEP 15 B-1U-1-3-3Runout side B
Europe
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 106 991Virgin 106 991-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 106991 A-1/84S |Runout side A
DM 106991 B-1/84S | IIRunout side B
S 106 991 ALabel side A
S 106 991 BLabel side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 15-12
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
VDJ 01212" Extended
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1251
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 611
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin DEP 15 / DEP International DEP 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | DEP International DEP 15-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VS 1251First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | DEP International VDJ012First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 611First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | DEP International DEP 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 991 / Virgin 106 991-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | DEP International DEP 15-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | DEP International DEP 15First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 6117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARiddle Me5:35
- BD.U.B. Dub7:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Riddle Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Riddle Me are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Riddle Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is DEP International DEP 15-12, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Riddle Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEP 15-12, DEP 15, 106 991, VS 1251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEP 1512 A-1U-1- 1- and DEP 1512 B-1U-1- 1- 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Riddle 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.
