UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-34424-T1-1T BC KT 1Runout side A
DRF-34479-T1-2C BB 1Runout side B
DR.34424Label side A [180° rotated]
DR.34479Label side B [180° rotated]
Brian Poole & The TremeloesThree Bells
Vinyl pressings
Three Bells
by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes · 1964
13 pressings6 countriesPop
Three Bells was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Three Bells
11 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRF-34424-T1-1TRunout side A
DRF-34479-T1-2CRunout side B
DR.34424Label side A [180° rotated, in parenthesis]
DR.34479Label side B [180° rotated, in parenthesis]
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR.34424 T1-1TRunout side A
DR.34479 T1-1CRunout side B
DR.34424Label side A [180° rotated, in parenthesis]
DR.34479Label side B [180° rotated, in parenthesis]
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-34479-T1-C1Label side A [180° rotated]
DRF-34424-T1-1TLabel side B [180° rotated]
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRF-34424-T1-1T D U 1Runout side A, stamped
DRF-34479-T1-1C H 1Runout side B, stamped
DR.34424Label side A [180° rotated]
DR.34479Label side B [180° rotated]
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12037
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
DRF-34424-TI-ITEtched side A
DRF-34479-TI-ICEtched side B
DR.34424Label side A [180° rotated]
DR.34479Label side B [180° rotated]
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.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Decca L. 2508First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Canada | London Records L. 2508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Ireland | Decca F.12037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Italy | Decca F 12037 / Decca 12037First year7" | 7" |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | UK | Decca F.12037First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | Australia | Decca Y71977", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca DEC.3107", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThree Bells
- BTell Me How You Care
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Three Bells are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Three Bells are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1965.
When was Three Bells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, Canada, Ireland, Italy. One of them is Decca F.12037.
How do I tell if my copy of Three Bells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12037, L. 2508, F 12037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRF-34424-T1-1T BC KT 1 and DRF-34479-T1-2C BB 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Three Bells 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.
