US
May 21, 1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR60661
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo
Dinah WashingtonTears And Laughter
Vinyl pressings
Tears And Laughter
by Dinah Washington · 1962
12 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalJazzPop
Tears And Laughter 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 Tears And Laughter
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
- Mercury MG-20661
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20661A M1Side A runout
MG-20661B M1Side B runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60661
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60661
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60661
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-20661
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | New Zealand | Mercury 125052 MCLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | UK | Mercury CMS 18065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG-20661First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury MG-20661First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR-60661First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR-60661First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR-60661First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Mercury SR60661First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 134 541 MFY / Mercury International 134 541 MFYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mercury MMC 14099LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | TRIP TLP 5524LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60661LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bewitched2:19
- A2Wee Small Hours2:13
- A3Mood Indigo2:25
- A4Am I Blue2:52
- A5I'm A Fool To Want You3:00
- A6Tears And Laughter2:50
- B1Secret Love2:48
- B2You Do Something To Me2:20
- B3If I Should Lose You2:43
- B4Jeepers Creepers2:02
- B5Wake The Town And Tell The People2:38
- B6I Just Found Out About Love2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears And Laughter are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tears And Laughter are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Tears And Laughter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury SR60661, released May 21, 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears And Laughter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR60661, MG-20661, SR-60661, CMS 18065) 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 And Laughter 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.
