US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records CRIM 00006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CRIM-00006 A̶A̶ AEtched side A
CRIM-00006 AA CSB ♪♪Etched side AA
Wally Jump Jr & The Criminal ElementTurn Me Loose
Vinyl pressings
Turn Me Loose
by Wally Jump Jr & The Criminal Element · 1986
12 pressings4 countriesBreaksGarage HouseElectronic
Turn Me Loose was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Turn Me Loose
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records CRIM 00006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Yellow Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records CRIM 00006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records CRIM 00006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CRIM-00006 A̸A̸ ARunout, side A, stamped
CRIM-00006 AA CBSRunout, side B, stamped
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Criminal Records CRIM 10003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CRIM 10003 A̶ CSB ♪♪Etched side A
CRIM 10003 BEtched side AA
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 126
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LONX-126-A1. MT. 2Variant 1 runout side A etched,stamped
LONX-126-B1. MT. 6Variant 1 runout side B etched,stamped
LONX-126-A1. MT 1Variant 2 runout side A
LONX-126-B1. MT 11Variant 2 runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | London Records 886128-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 126First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONDJ 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Criminal Records CRIM 00006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Criminal Records CRIM 00006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Criminal Records CRIM 00006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Criminal Records CRIM 10003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Criminal Records CRIM 00006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 126First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 1267", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | Lemon Records LEM 02312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Criminal Records CRIM 0000612", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Turn Me Loose7:15
- A2Turn Me Loose (Tim Me's Loose)5:10
- AA1Turn Me Loose (Peak Mix)7:20
- AA2Turn Me Loose (Loose Lips House Mix)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn Me Loose are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Turn Me Loose are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1996.
When was Turn Me Loose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australasia. One of them is Criminal Records CRIM 00006.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn Me Loose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRIM 00006, CRIM 10003, LONX 126, LONDJ 126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRIM-00006 A̶A̶ A and CRIM-00006 AA CSB ♪♪. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turn Me Loose 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.