Germany
July 11, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 813 751-1Y21 Records 813 751-1Y
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul BradyTrue For You
Vinyl pressings
True For You
by Paul Brady · 1983
11 pressings8 countriesFolkWorld& Country
True For You 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 True For You
8 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 813 751-1Y21 Records 813 751-1Y
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
813 751 - 1 S 1 320
813 751 - 1 S 2 320
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records POLD 5091
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLD5091A // 2 ▽420W PP 2Side A Runout, Stamped (PP etched)
POLD5091B //1 ▽420W 1Side B Runout, Stamped
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records 813 751-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
700 813-751-1 ASide One runout hand etched
813-751-1 B H2Side Two runout hand etched
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 810 893-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side 1 810 893 1 S1=1 670 07 112 Side 2 810 893 1 S2=1 670 07 111
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records 813 751-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
198 813751 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
198 813751 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | 21 Records 813 751-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Mercury 810 893-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | 21 Records 813 751-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 813 751-1Y / 21 Records 813 751-1YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ireland | Polydor POLD 5091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Netherlands | 21 Records 210.005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | 21 Records POLD 5091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 813 751-1Y / 21 Records 813 751-1YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | 21 Records 90504-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | Polydor 813 751-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1999 | UK | 21 Records 210.005LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1The Great Pretender4:00
- A2Let It Happen4:30
- A3Helpless Heart4:37
- A4Dance The Romance5:06
- B1Steel Claw3:52
- B2Take Me Away5:44
- B3Not The Only One5:57
- B4Interlude2:27
- B5Trouble Round The Bend5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of True For You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of True For You are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1999.
When was True For You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Polydor 813 751-1Y, released July 11, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of True For You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 813 751-1Y, POLD 5091, 813 751-1, 810 893-1) 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 True For You 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.