France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824Runout side A, stamped
7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825Runout side B, stamped
7 TCL 2521Label side A
7 TCL 2522Label side B
? & The Mysterians96 Tears
Vinyl pressings
96 Tears
by ? & The Mysterians · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesGarage RockPsychedelic RockRockFunk / Soul
96 Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 96 Tears
6 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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.
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824Runout side A
7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825Runout side B
7 TCL 2521Label side A
7 TCL 2522Label side B
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824Stamped Side A
7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825Stamped Side B
7 TCL 2521Label Side A
7 TCL 2522Label Side B
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824Stamped Side A
7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825Stamped Side B
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824Runout stamped A side
7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825Runout stamped B side
7 TCL 2521Label A side
7 TCL 2522Label B side
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ESRF 1825
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7 TCL 2521A-Side
7 TCL 2522B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Columbia ESRF 1825First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1967 | Spain | Cameo SBP-10.051 / Sonoplay SBP-10.0517", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Cameo SBP-10.051 / Cameo SBP-10.0517", EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Spain | Cameo SBP-10.0517", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Spain | Cameo SBP-10.051 / Cameo SBP-100517", EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A196 Tears2:38
- A2Midnight Hour2:21
- B1I Need Somebody2:12
- B2"8" Teen2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 96 Tears are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 96 Tears are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was 96 Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France. One of them is Columbia ESRF 1825.
How do I tell if my copy of 96 Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESRF 1825) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7TCL 2521 21 M3 250824 and 7TCL 2522 21 M3 250825. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 96 Tears 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.
