US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 05344
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Face To FaceTell Me Why
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me Why
by Face To Face · 1985
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockElectronicPop
Tell Me Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05768
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 174888Label Side A
ZSS 174889Label Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2253
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12EXP-05344
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 05768
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 174890 1A2H2 DM-33A side etched
ZSS 174889 1B2H2B side etched
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05344First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 34 05768First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 12・3P-731First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-398First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-398First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic EAS 2253First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 49 05344First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05768First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Epic EN 59167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 688312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 68837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATell Me Why3:59
- BShake The World4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tell Me Why are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Tell Me Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Epic 49 05344.
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 49 05344, 34-05768, EAS 2253, 12EXP-05344) 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 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.
