UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RBUSL 76
- Format
- 12"
Neil LockwoodTell Tale Heart
Vinyl pressings
Tell Tale Heart
by Neil Lockwood · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Tell Tale Heart 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 Tell Tale Heart
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RBUS 76
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POW 0141
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
POW0141ASIDE A
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Powderworks POWT 0141
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
POWT 0141ASide A Etched Runout
POWT 0141BSide B Etched Runout
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records RED-805
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records BUS-701
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks POW 0141First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Powderworks POWT 0141First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Red Bus Records RED-805First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Red Bus Records BUS-701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Clemence Melody 104250 / Red Bus Records 104250First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Red Bus Records RM 9902First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Red Bus Records RBM/31First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | South Africa | Nitty Gritty Records NGS 287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Red Bus Records RBUSL 76First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Red Bus Records RBUS 76First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ATell Tale Heart
- BDays Are Fine (And The Nights Swing)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Tale Heart are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tell Tale Heart are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tell Tale Heart first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Red Bus Records RBUSL 76.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Tale Heart is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBUSL 76, RBUS 76, POW 0141, POWT 0141) 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 Tell Tale Heart 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.