Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 273-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Keyboards AffairTubolar Bells
Vinyl pressings
Tubolar Bells
by Keyboards Affair · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
Tubolar Bells was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Tubolar Bells
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 273-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDSX 2242
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS 2242
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
PDS-2242A SNB 230 EL DM-1Side A runout
PDS-2242A SNB 230 EL DM-2Side B runout
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 273-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO 815 273-1 AA Side
MPO 815 273-1 BB Side
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 273-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO 815 273-7 AA Side
MPO 815 273-7 BB Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2242First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2242First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 273-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 273-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 273-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 273-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 815 273-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Polydor 815 273-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Polydor 815 273-1First year12" | 12" |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Polydor 815 273-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- ATubolar Bells4:43
- BCommando3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tubolar Bells are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tubolar Bells are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1990.
When was Tubolar Bells first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 815 273-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Tubolar Bells is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 815 273-1, 815 273-7, PDSX 2242, PDS 2242) 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 Tubolar Bells 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.