Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 12
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 16816 1A ▼ EDRun Out Side 1
ZAL 16817 1A ▼ EDRun Out Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Hear Me Calling
by Ten Years After · 1980
17 pressings12 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
Hear Me Calling was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Hear Me Calling
8 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 12
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 16816 1X ∇ EDSide A runout Stamped
ZAL 16817 1X ∇ EDSide B runout Stamped
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca 200.298
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
258 000 200 298 A POLYGRAMRun Out Side 1
258 000 200 298 B POLYGRAMRun Out Side 2
Ireland
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca TAB 12
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TAB 12 A-1 CP GERRYSide A, hand-etched
TAB 12 B-1 CP GERRYSide B, hand-etched
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca TABI 12
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 16816 1X ∇ EDSide A runout Stamped
ZAL 16817 1X ∇ EDSide B runout Stamped
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- Decca L20P 1122
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Decca 200.298First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Decca TAB 12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Ireland | Decca TAB 12First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Decca TABI 12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Japan | Decca L20P 1122First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Decca 6399 203First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Portugal | Decca PTAB - 12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Decca TAB 12First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.24 410 / Decca 6.24410 APLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Decca 6.24 410LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Decca TAB 12LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | Decca 64 95 083LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Colombia | Decca TAB 12LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1982 | Spain | Decca 9-LP 019 / Decca 9-47 019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Peru | London Records 8203481.2LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Hear Me Calling5:46
- A2Feel It For Me2:38
- A3Help Me9:45
- B1Spoonful5:49
- B2I Want To Know2:06
- B3No Title8:12
- B4I'm Going Home6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hear Me Calling are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Hear Me Calling are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1980 and 1989.
When was Hear Me Calling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Decca TAB 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Hear Me Calling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TAB 12, 200.298, TABI 12, L20P 1122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAL 16816 1A ▼ ED and ZAL 16817 1A ▼ ED. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hear Me Calling 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.
