US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Maxi Records MX-2008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UrbanizedHelpless (I Don't Know What To Do Without You)
Vinyl pressings
Helpless (I Don't Know What To Do Without You)
by Urbanized · 1992
10 pressings3 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Helpless was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Helpless
8 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 3 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Big Life 863 329-1Big Life 863-329-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Maxi Records MX-2008
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX 2008 A I-I F/W MJS SRCRunout Etchings Side A
MX 2008 B I-I F/W MJS SRCRunout Etchings Side B
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Big Life 863 329-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FVT 14
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FVT-14-A¹Side A runout hand etched
FVT-14-B¹Side B runout hand etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Final Vinyl FV 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3804-6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl FVT 14First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl URBANPROMO 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Final Vinyl FV 14First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | US | Maxi Records MX-2008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Big Life 863 329-1 / Big Life 863-329-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Maxi Records MX-2008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Maxi Records MX-200812", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | US | Big Life 863 329-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Final Vinyl URBAN-UK-112", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", White Label, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- Mood Side
- A1Helpless (Extended Mix)5:00
- A2Helpless (Club Mix)4:57
- A3Helpless (Detroit Dub)6:00
- Masters Side
- B1Helpless (The Kenlou Remix)8:00
- B2Helpless (The Masters At Work Accadubba)9:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Helpless are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Helpless are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Helpless first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in US, UK, France. One of them is Maxi Records MX-2008.
How do I tell if my copy of Helpless is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MX-2008, 863 329-1, FVT 14, FV 14) 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 Helpless 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.