Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
AA 6100078 1W 2 670 1111A-side runout
AA 6100078 2W 1 670 114B-side runout
6100 078.1WA-side label
6100 078.2WB-side label
Mouth & MacNealHello A / Talk A Little Louder
Vinyl pressings
Hello A / Talk A Little Louder
by Mouth & MacNeal · 1972
38 pressings18 countriesPop RockRock
Hello A / Talk A Little Louder was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Hello A / Talk A Little Louder
33 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 16 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6012 229
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
6100 078.1 WA-side label
6100 078.2 WB-side label
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Spindle Centre
- Runout / matrix
AA 6100078 1W 2 670 1117A-side runout groove
AA 6100 078 2W 1 670 1111B-side runout groove
6100 078.1 WA-side label
6100 078.2 WB-side label
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6100 078
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Spindle Centre
- Runout / matrix
AA 6100078 1W 2 670 1111A-side runout groove
AA 6100078 2W 1 670 114B-side runout groove
6100 078.1 WA-side label
6100 078.2 WB-side label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca FR 13344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Austria | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca (105) 26.330-Y / Decca 105/26.330YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 79.650-Y / Decca 105/26.330YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca (105) 26.330-Y / Decca 105 26.330YFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca (105) 26.330-Y / Decca 105.26.330YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca (105) 26.330-Y / Decca 105.26.330YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | France | Philips 6012.229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 232First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 232First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | Philips 6012 229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Philips 888 623-77", 45 RPM, Single, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mozambique | Philips IS0397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHello-A
- BTalk A Little Louder
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hello A / Talk A Little Louder are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Hello A / Talk A Little Louder are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1972 and 1987.
When was Hello A / Talk A Little Louder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Decca 6100 078.
How do I tell if my copy of Hello A / Talk A Little Louder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6100 078, 6012 229, FR 13344, (105) 26.330-Y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6100078 1W 2 670 1111 and AA 6100078 2W 1 670 114. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hello A / Talk A Little Louder 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.
