US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Play House Records PHR-624
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Clear
- Runout / matrix
PHR-624Side A Runout Etchings
West PhillipsTell Me (That You Want Me)
Vinyl pressings
Tell Me (That You Want Me)
by West Phillips · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesHouseElectronic
Tell Me (That You Want Me) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 (That You Want Me)
9 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Play House Records PHR-419Play House Records PHR-619
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
PHR . 419 F/WEtched in A side runout
PHR.619Etched in B side runout
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Play House Records PHR-624
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single Sided
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Play House Records PHR-624
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Clear
- Runout / matrix
PHR-624Side A Runout Etchings
UK
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Kool Kat KOOL T7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOOL T7-A 1 MT. DAMONT ERunout side A
KOOL T7-B 1 MT. DAMONT BRunout side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Kool Kat KOOL T7
- Format
- 12", White Label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Perfect Records 191456First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Perfect Records 191457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind B-MX-1045First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Kool Kat KOOL T7First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | US | Play House Records PHR-624First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Play House Records PHR-419 / Play House Records PHR-619First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Play House Records PHR-624First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Play House Records PHR-62412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Play House Records PHR-624First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | UK | Kool Kat KOOL T7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Limited Edition Records LE 01912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Me (That You Want Me) (Club)7:04
- A2Tell Me (That You Want Me) (Bonus)1:17
- AA1Tell Me (That You Want Me) (Dub)4:20
- AA2Tell Me (That You Want Me) (Radio)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tell Me (That You Want Me) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tell Me (That You Want Me) are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tell Me (That You Want Me) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, France, Spain. One of them is Play House Records PHR-624.
How do I tell if my copy of Tell Me (That You Want Me) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHR-624, PHR-419, KOOL T7, 191456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHR-624. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tell Me (That You Want 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.