Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 54083
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BR 54083 ARunout Side A
BR 54083 BRunout Side B
Den HarrowTell Me Why
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why
by Den Harrow · 1987
11 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Tell Me Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50375
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 50375 · ARunout side A
BR 50375 · BRunout side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 609 209
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 609209 A-1 / 5-87Stamped runout side A
DM 609209 B-1 / 5-87Stamped runout side B
S 609 209 ALabel side A
S 609 209 BLabel side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 109 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Ed.Chapulin
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109209 A 1/5-87Runout side A
DM DS 109209 B 1/5-87Runout side B
S 109 209 ALabel side A
S 109 209 BLabel side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 109 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gini Musikverlag
- Runout / matrix
DS 109209 A-2/6-87Runout side A
DS 109209 B-2/6-87Runout side B
S 109 209 ALabel side A
S 109 209 BLabel side B
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 8130
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BB 8130 A ad 870612 PS/CRRunout side A, hand-etched
BB 8130 B ad 870612 PS/CRRunout side B, hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Baby Records 609 209First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Baby Records 109 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Baby Records 109 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Baby Records 109 2097", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 54083First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 8130First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Beat Box BB 7130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind A-SG-1047First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1047First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8130First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Why3:45
- BDangerous3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Tell Me Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, Europe, Scandinavia, Spain and more. One of them is Baby Records BR 54083.
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 BR 54083, BR 50375, 609 209, 109 209) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 54083 A and BR 54083 B. 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.
