UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG.19.A1Runout side A
MAG.19.B1Runout side B
Alvin StardustTell Me Why
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why
by Alvin Stardust · 1974
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockGlamRock
Tell Me Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Tell Me Why
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MAG∙19∙A1 0 ΛStamped runout, side A
MAG∙19∙B1 1 BStamped runout, side B
UK
November 15, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI-10669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAG19A 7YM 1259Side A runout (stamped)
MAG19B 7YM 1260Side B runout (stamped)
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13 707 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 13707 A-1 Made in AustriaRunout A, stamped
S 13707 B-1 Made in AustriaRunout B, stamped
S 13 707 ALabel A
S 13 707 BLabel B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13 707 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 13707 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
S 13707 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 13 707 ALabel A
S 13 707 BLabel B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | EMI EMI-10669First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Australia | EMI EMI-10669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Austria | Ariola 13 707 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 13 707 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Ariola 13 707 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP 3492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Magnet MAG 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Magnet MAG 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Magnet MAG 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Columbia 2C 004-962297", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Why3:10
- BRoadie Roll On2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Tell Me Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 19, released November 15, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 19, EMI-10669, 13 707 AT, NZP 3492) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG.19.A1 and MAG.19.B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me Why 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.
