US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TH-TA-1Side A Label
TH-TA-2Side B Label
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CH
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 CH LW
The TamsDisillusioned / Untie Me
Vinyl pressings
Disillusioned / Untie Me
by The Tams · 1962
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Disillusioned / Untie Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Disillusioned / Untie Me
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CHSide A - Etched
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 CH LWSide B - Etched
TH-TA-1Side A Label
TH-TA-2Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CHSide A runout, etched
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 LW CHSide B runout, etched
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CHSide A - Etched
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 CH LWSide B - Etched
TH-TA-1Side A Label
TH-TA-2Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CHRunout A
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 CH LWRunout B
TH-TA-1Label A
TH-TA-2Label B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Arlen 7-11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARLEN-TH-TA-1 LW CHSide A - Etched
ARLEN-TH-TA-2 CH LWSide B - Etched
TH-TA-1Side A Label
TH-TA-2Side B Label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA-4509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Quality 1455XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | US | Arlen 7-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside 45SS-1467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Stateside 45-SS1467", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Collectables COL. 12187", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Delta DS 50167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADisillusioned1:58
- BUntie Me2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disillusioned / Untie Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Disillusioned / Untie Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1981.
When was Disillusioned / Untie Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Arlen 7-11.
How do I tell if my copy of Disillusioned / Untie Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-11, EA-4509, 1455X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TH-TA-1 and TH-TA-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disillusioned / Untie Me 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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