US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 06870
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
BassixTears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move
Vinyl pressings
Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move
by Bassix · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesHouseSynth-popRhythm & BluesElectronic
Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move 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 Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Epic 34-07256
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651009 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651009 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Bolivia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS S 30597
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 12EXP-06870
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651009 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Bolivia | Discos CBS S 30597First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-06870First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Ecuador | CBS 133-0146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651009 6 / Epic 651009 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 651009 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic 49 06870First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07256First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651009 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651009 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Tears Of A Clown (Remix)6:29
- A2Tears Of A Clown (7" Version)3:44
- B1Fake 'N' Move (Dub)5:47
- B2Fake 'N' Move (7" Version)4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Bolivia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 49 06870.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 06870, 34-07256, 651009 7, 651009 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tears Of A Clown / Fake 'N' Move 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.