US
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-157622-1CA side deadwax - scribed
ZSS-157623-1DB side deadwax - scribed
James William GuercioTell Me
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me
by James William Guercio · 1973
14 pressings7 countriesJazz-RockJazzPop
Tell Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 10, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JZSS 157622Side A Label
JZSS-157623Side B Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45886
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · DJ Re-Service
- Runout / matrix
JZSS 157697short version side
JZSS 157622long version side
Country unknown
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1638CBS RANK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | CBS CBS 1638 / CBS RANK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | France | CBS CBS 1638First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1755 / CBS 1755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS CBS 1755First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 263First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPB 263First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1755First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | CBS CBS 1638First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45886First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45886First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45886First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45886First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Columbia 4-45886First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATell Me7:43
- BPrelude4:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tell Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tell Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Columbia 4-45886, released August 10, 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4-45886, CBS 1638, CBS S 1755, CBS 1755) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-157622-1C and ZSS-157623-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me 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.