UK
August 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 MUTE 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO MUTE 038 A1 TimTom
MPO MUTE 038 B1 TY
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsTupelo
Vinyl pressings
Tupelo
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockPost-PunkRock
Tupelo was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Tupelo
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
August 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 MUTE 038
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · No Thumbcut
- Runout / matrix
MPO MUTE 038 A1 TimTomSide A runout
MPO MUTE 038 B1 TYSide B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Homestead Records HMS029
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HMS 029 A1 Timtom MPOSide A, hand-etched runout
HMS 029 B1 TY MPOSide B, hand-etched runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Homestead Records HMS029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HMS 029 A S-18056 F/W ¢ HUBSide A Runout - Etched
HMS 029 B S-18057 HUBSide B Runout - Etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Homestead Records HMS029
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HMS 029 A F/W ¢ HUBSide A Runout - Etched
HMS 029 B HUBSide B Runout - Etched
Germany
August 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mute INT 111.829Mute 7 Mute 38
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o TD c-111.829-A CS-B-IIIRunout A, stamped/etched
TD o c-111.829-B CS-B-IIIRunout A, stamped/etched
111.829 ALabel A
111.829 BLabel B
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Mute MUTE-1569 / Possum Records MUTE-1569First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Homestead Records HMS029First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Homestead Records HMS029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Homestead Records HMS029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Mute MUTE 0387", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 111.829 / Mute 7 Mute 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 0387", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 0387", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATupelo
- BThe Six Strings That Drew Blood
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tupelo are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tupelo are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tupelo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Germany, Australia & New Zealand. One of them is Mute 7 MUTE 038, released August 10, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Tupelo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 MUTE 038, HMS029, INT 111.829, MUTE-1569) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO MUTE 038 A1 TimTom and MPO MUTE 038 B1 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tupelo 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.
