UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F 11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Billie DavisTell Him
Vinyl pressings
Tell Him
by Billie Davis · 1963
15 pressings8 countriesVocalPop
Tell Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Him
12 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-30122-TI-ITRun out, stamped
XDRF-30123-TI-IT PB H MTRun out, stamped
XDR.30122Label, Side A
XDR.30123Label, Side B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca 45-F.11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Denmark
1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11572Decca F11572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-30122-TI-IT 2 BA side runout, variant 1
XDRF-30123-TI-IT 2 BB side runout, variant 1
XDRF-30122-TI-IT KT BC MT 2 BA side runout, variant 2
XDRF-30123-TI-IT M MT 2 B KTB side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11572 / Decca F11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F 11572First year7" | 7" |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Decca DL 25 098First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Decca 45-GD 5030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Hong Kong | Decca F.11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Decca F 11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca 45-F 11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca 45-F.11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F 11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca 45-F.11572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records 7L-60027", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Chile | London Records DLM 171447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Greece | Decca 45-GD 50307", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
Tracklist
- ATell Him
- BI'm Thankful
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Him are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Tell Him are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Tell Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Denmark, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Decca 45-F 11572.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-F 11572, F.11572, 45-F.11572, F 11572) 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 Tell Him 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.