UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1377 A-1U AP 2Side A runout
BELL 1377 B-1U AT 1Side B runout
HelloTell Him
Vinyl pressings
Tell Him
by Hello · 1974
18 pressings12 countriesGlamRockPop
Tell Him was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Him
17 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 11 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL1377Bell Records BELL 1377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1377 A-1UA-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377 B-1UB-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377AA-side label
BELL 1377BB-side label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL1377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1377 A-1UA-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377 B-1UB-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377AA-side label
BELL 1377BB-side label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1377 A-1U AA 1Side A runout
BELL 1377 B-1U AP 2Side B runout
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1377
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1377 A-1UA-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377 B-1UB-side runout, stamped
BELL 1377A 45A-side label
BELL 1377B 45B-side label
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 285
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2008285 1871 ASide A, Runout Stamped
2008285 1871 BSide B, Runout Stamped
2008 285 ASide A, Label
2008 285 BSide B, Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Arista IER-20183First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Arista IER-20183First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Bell Records 2008 285First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Bell Records NG 733First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 285First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL1377 / Bell Records BELL 1377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL1377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATell Him
- BLightning
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Him are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Tell Him are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Tell Him first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Bell Records BELL 1377.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Him is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELL 1377, BELL1377, 2008 285, IER-20183) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL 1377 A-1U AP 2 and BELL 1377 B-1U AT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Him 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.
