Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058 433 S1 320 CRunout side A stamped
2058 433 S2 320 BRunout side B stamped
Jimmy RuffinTell Me What You Want
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me What You Want
by Jimmy Ruffin · 1974
11 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Tell Me What You Want 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 Me What You Want
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
22 2058433 A//1 11 420 04Stamped Runout, Side A
2058433 B//1 420 04 14 3Stamped Runout, Side B
BILBOHand Etched Runout, Side A
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
22 2058433 A//1 11 420 04 15Stamped Runout, Side A
2058433 B//1 420 04 11 16Stamped Runout, Side B
BILBOHand Etched Runout, Side A
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX174079 2058433-1Side A etched
MX174080 2058433-2Side B etched
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2058 433-ARunout side A
2058-433-BRunout side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2058 433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 433First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1974 | Spain | Polydor 20 58 433First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2058 433First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2058 4337", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S-53840 / Polydor 2058 4337", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATell Me What You Want3:10
- BGoing Home4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me What You Want are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tell Me What You Want are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Tell Me What You Want first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2058 433.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me What You Want is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2058 433, 20 58 433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2058 433 S1 320 C and 2058 433 S2 320 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me What You Want 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.
