Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Tempo RBT-1008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Red HurleyTennessee Special
Vinyl pressings
Tennessee Special
by Red Hurley · 1976
12 pressings10 countriesPop RockDiscoRockFunk / Soul
Tennessee Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Tennessee Special
11 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Tempo RBT-1008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2527
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 006-98 069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RH C006-98069- A- FL'76Runout A
RH C006-98069- B- FL'76Runout B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2 C 006-98 069
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-98 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Red Bus Tempo RBT-1008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Canada | Red Bus Tempo RBT-1008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | EMI 2 C 006-98 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-98 069 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-98 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Red Bus Records NG 759First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Plum Records PMS 623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | EMI 10 C 006-98069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | EMI EMI 2527First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | EMI EMI-11294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Release Records RL 8277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATennessee Special
- BMorena
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tennessee Special are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tennessee Special are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Tennessee Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Red Bus Tempo RBT-1008.
How do I tell if my copy of Tennessee Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RBT-1008, EMI 2527, 4C 006-98 069, 2 C 006-98 069) 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 Tennessee Special 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.