US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1998-1
Johnny T. AngelTell Laura I Love Her
Vinyl pressings
Tell Laura I Love Her
by Johnny T. Angel · 1974
11 pressings5 countriesPop
Tell Laura I Love Her 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 Laura I Love Her
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
1998-BWA-side label
1998-S-BWB-side label
BELL-1998 BEST 4-25-74 STERLING (stamped)Etching A Side
BELL-1999 4-25-74 BEST STERLING (stamped)Etching B Side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1998-1-1-1Runout A
BELL-1999-1-1-1Runout B
US
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1998-WO Best 5-8-74 STERLINGRunout A, etched, STERLING stamped
BELL-1998 Best 4-25-74 STERLINGRunout B, etched, STERLING stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 45,472
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1998 BEST 4-15-74A-side runout etching
BELL-1998-S BEST 4-15-74 STERLING(stamped)B-side runout etching
STERLINGA & B side runout etching
1998-BWA-side label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 2008 267
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Yorkville YVM 45090First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Canada | Yorkville 45090First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Canada | Yorkville YVM 45090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Bell Records PS 345First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,472First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,472First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,472First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,472First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Bell Records 45,472First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Guatemala | Bell Records 45,4727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATell Laura I Love Her
- BThe Way I Feel Tonight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Laura I Love Her are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tell Laura I Love Her are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tell Laura I Love Her first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Bell Records 45,472.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Laura I Love Her is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45,472, 2008 267, YVM 45090, 45090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BELL-1998-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Laura I Love Her 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.