UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 12SBK11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Wilson PhillipsRelease Me
Vinyl pressings
Release Me
by Wilson Phillips · 1990
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockPop
Release Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Release Me
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 8 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK11SBK Records SBK 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SBK 11 A-1U-1-2Runout, A-side, stamped
SBK 11 B-1U-1-2Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK11SBK Records SBK 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
SBK 11 A-1U-1-Q3Runout, A-side, stamped
SBK 11 B-1U-1-Q3Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
SBK 11 A-1U-1-2Side A runout, stamped
SBK 11 B-1U-1-2Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBKS 2439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 006-20 3942 7EMI 006-20 3942 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2039427-A1Runout side A, variant 1
2039427-B1Runout side B, variant 1
2039427-A1Runout side A, variant 2
2039427-B2Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | SBK Records SBKS 2439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | EMI S40995-CAP-45First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 006-20 3942 7 / EMI 006-20 3942 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 3942 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | France | SBK Records 2039427First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 2039427First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | SBK Records 06 2039427First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | SBK Records 14 2039426First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700 905First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records 12SBK11First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records SBK11 / SBK Records SBK 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records SBK11First year7", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records SBK11 / SBK Records SBK 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARelease Me3:48
- BEyes Like Twins5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Release Me are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Release Me are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Release Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is SBK Records 12SBK11.
How do I tell if my copy of Release Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12SBK11, SBK11, SBKS 2439, 006-20 3942 7) 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 Release 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.
