US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Bell-Philly Groove PG 1154SA-1side A runout etched
Bell-Philly Groove PG-1154SB-1side B runout etched
The DelfonicsTell Me This Is A Dream
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me This Is A Dream
by The Delfonics · 1972
14 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Tell Me This Is A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Tell Me This Is A Dream
10 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PG 1154 SA ① Bell Philly GrooveRun out, side A / etched
PG-1154 SB ① F/W Bell-Philly GrooveRun out, side B / etched
MASTERED BY FRANKFORD / WAYNE PHILARun out side A / stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Bell-Philly Groove PG 1154 SA (2) [(MR) stamped logo] MASTERING BY FRANKFORD WAYNE PHILA. [STAMPED]A Runout Etching
Bell-Philly Groove PG-1154SB (2) [(MR) stamped logo] F/WB Runout Etching
1154-SAA Label
1154-SBB Label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T/ Bell Philly Groove PG-1154 SB̶-1 A F/W (4 in a circle)Runout, side A
T/ Bell - Philly Groove PG-1154 SA̶-1 B MASTERED BY FRANKFORD / WAYNE PHILA (4 in a circle)Runout, side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PL 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Bell Records PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 217First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG1154LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG1154LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Yegrin Record Co L 263LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Love3:21
- A2I'm A Man3:04
- A3Too Late2:36
- A4Love You Till I Die3:10
- A5Looking For A Girl2:50
- B1Walk Right Up To The Sun3:02
- B2Round And Round3:12
- B3Baby I Miss You3:20
- B4Delfonics Theme4:17
- B5Tell Me This Is A Dream3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me This Is A Dream are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tell Me This Is A Dream are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tell Me This Is A Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1154.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me This Is A Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PG 1154, BELLS 217, PL 1154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Bell-Philly Groove PG 1154SA-1 and Bell-Philly Groove PG-1154SB-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me This Is A Dream 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.
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