Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Raven Records RVLP 1002
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BTLS 1 RVLP-1002ARun-out Side A, etched
BTLS 2 RVLP-1002BRun-out Side B, etched
The BeatlesTalk Downunder
Vinyl pressings
Talk Downunder
by The Beatles · 1981
11 pressings5 countriesInterviewSpoken WordNon-Music
Talk Downunder was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Talk Downunder
3 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Raven Records RVLP 1002
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BTLS 1 RVLP-1002ARun-out Side A, etched
BTLS 2 RVLP-1002BRun-out Side B, etched
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PL 5003
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Raven Records RVLP 1002First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Australia | Raven Records RVLP 1002First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Canada | Passport Records PL 5003First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | UK | Baktabak VBAK 3004LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Picture disc |
| 1982 | UK | Goughsound Ltd. GP 5001LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | US | Passport Records PVC RDLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | PVC Records PVC RDLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | PVC Records PVC 8911LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Japan | Trio Records PK-20001 (M) / Trio Records PK-20001LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Japan | Trio Records PK-20001 / Trio Records PK-20001(M)LP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | UK | Goughsound Ltd. PGP 5001LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Message From England0:55
- A2Hong Kong2:18
- A3Darwin1:12
- A4Sydney7:00
- A5Adelaide10:00
- A6Sydney3:30
- A7Melbourne5:52
- A8Sydney5:06
- B1Wellington5:30
- B2Auckland/Dunedin14:55
- B3Brisbane2:48
- B4Sydney9:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talk Downunder are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Talk Downunder are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was Talk Downunder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia, Canada. One of them is Raven Records RVLP 1002.
How do I tell if my copy of Talk Downunder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RVLP 1002, PL 5003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BTLS 1 RVLP-1002A and BTLS 2 RVLP-1002B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talk Downunder 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.
