US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3551
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Billy PaulBe Truthful To Me
Vinyl pressings
Be Truthful To Me
by Billy Paul · 1973
10 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Be Truthful To Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Be Truthful To Me
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3551First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia ZS8-35517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 27417", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 35517", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABe Truthful To Me3:08
- BI Wish It Were Yesterday3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be Truthful To Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Be Truthful To Me are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Be Truthful To Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS8 3551.
How do I tell if my copy of Be Truthful To Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS8 3551) 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 Be Truthful To 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.
