US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8740
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254-3S A2 IRunout, side A, stamped
SPKM-7357- 3S A4 IRunout, side B, stamped
H2WW-0254Label side A
SPKM-7357Label side B
Elvis PresleyTell Me Why
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why
by Elvis Presley · 1965
10 pressings6 countriesRockBlues
Tell Me Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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
6 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254-2S A1 RRunout Side A Variant 1 stamp
SPKM-7357-1S A5 RRunout Side B Variant 1 stamp
H2WW-0254-2S A RRunout Side A Variant 2
SPKM-7357-1S RRunout Side B Variant 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254Printed Side A
SPKM-7357Printed Side B
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-8740
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254-2Side A runout
SPKM-7357-4Side B runout
Japan
1965- Label and catalog number
- Victor SS-1648
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254-ARunout, side A, stamped
SPKM-7357Runout, side B, stamped
H2WW-0254Label side A
SPKM-7357Label side B
Mexico
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 76-2125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
H2WW-0254Label side A
SPKM-7357Label side 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-8740First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Japan | Victor SS-1648First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | Mexico | RCA Victor 76-2125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8740First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8740First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor 47-8740First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | India | RCA Victor 47-87407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | RCA Victor 447-06557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor 447-06557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49.775 / RCA Victor 447 06557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Why
- BBlue River
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1965 and 1971.
When was Tell Me Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, Japan, Mexico. One of them is RCA Victor 47-8740.
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 47-8740, SS-1648, 76-2125) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H2WW-0254-3S A2 I and SPKM-7357- 3S A4 I. 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.
