UK
May 15, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 534
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CL 534 A-1-1-1 DSide A Stamped
CL 534 B-1-1-1 DSide B Stamped
CL 534ASide A label
CL 534BSide B label
W.A.S.P.The Real Me
Vinyl pressings
The Real Me
by W.A.S.P. · 1989
13 pressings2 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
The Real Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 534
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
CL 534 A-1-1-Q3 DSide A Stamped
CL 534 B-1-1-Q4 DSide B Stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLPD 534
- Format
- 7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
CLPD+534+A ORLAKESide A runout, hand etched
CLPD+534+A ORLAKESide B runout, hand etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12 CL 534
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D 12 CL 534 A-1-1-1Side A runout, machine stamped
D 12 CL 534 B-1-1-1Side B runout, machine stamped
12CL 534ASide A label
12CL 534BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12 CLS 534Capitol Records 12CLS 534
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
D 12 CL 534 A-1-1-Side A runout, machine stamped, variant 1
D 12 CL 534 B-1-1-1Side B runout, machine stamped, variant 1
D 12 CL 534 A-1-1-1 DSide A runout, machine stamped, variant 2
D 12 CL 534 B-1-1- DSide B runout, machine stamped, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CLG 534
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Blue, Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
CLG+534+A ORLAKERunout etched side A
CLG+534+B ORLAKERunout etched side B
CL 534ALabel side A
CL 534BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 20 3368 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI Electrola GmbH 203368 6First year12", Advance, Single | 12", Advance, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 534First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 534First year7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CL 534First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12 CLS 534 / Capitol Records 12CLS 534First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLG 534First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 5347", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 534First year7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 5347", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLG 534First year7", Single, White Label · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, White Label · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CLPD 534First year7", Shape, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Misprint, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Real Me3:20
- BLake Of Fools5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Real Me are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was The Real Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe. One of them is Capitol Records CL 534, released May 15, 1989.
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 CL 534, CLPD 534, 12 CL 534, 12 CLS 534) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 534 A-1-1-1 D and CL 534 B-1-1-1 D. 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.
