US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Eddie KendricksOne Tear / The Thin Man
Vinyl pressings
One Tear / The Thin Man
by Eddie Kendricks · 1974
10 pressings3 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
One Tear / The Thin Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 One Tear / The Thin Man
10 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T54255-AA side
T54255BB side
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T54255S-62894-7C-S-17A T-54255-AS-1ARunout A side, etched
T54255S-62443-2B-S-17B T-54255-BS-1ARunout B side, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Tamla T 54255F
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
T54255S-62894-7C-17B-S - T-54255-AS-1BRunout A side, etched
T54255S-62443-3B-S-17A T-54255-BS-1BRunout B side, etched
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Canada | Motown T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Tamla Motown 004-96.144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Tamla T 54255FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOne Tear3:20
- BThe Thin Man3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One Tear / The Thin Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of One Tear / The Thin Man are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was One Tear / The Thin Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, France. One of them is Tamla T 54255F.
How do I tell if my copy of One Tear / The Thin Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 54255F, 004-96.144) 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 One Tear / The Thin Man 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.
