UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Gallagher & LyleEvery Little Teardrop
Vinyl pressings
Every Little Teardrop
by Gallagher & Lyle · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesPop
Every Little Teardrop was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Every Little Teardrop
10 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7274
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7274-A1 ⋀Side A runout, hand etched
AMS-7274-B1 ⋀Side B runout, hand etched
AMS 7274 A ✻Label matrix, side A
AMS 7274 B ✻Label matrix, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1904-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 1904-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
p A+M 12189S-P1A-Side Runout Etching
p A+M 12190S-P1B-Side Runout Etching
12189-SA-Side Label
12190-SB-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1904-SA&M Records AM-1904
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A+M 12189(STEREO)-M1 MR Δ101675A-Side Runout Etching
A+M 12189(MONO)-M4 MR Δ101674B-Side Runout Etching
12189-SA-Side Label
12189B-Side Label
Germany
January 1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 17 683 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records K-6676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 6676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1204First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1904-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records AM-1904-S / A&M Records AM-1904First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1904-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records 17 683 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AEvery Little Teardrop3:52
- BStreet Boys3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Little Teardrop are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Every Little Teardrop are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Every Little Teardrop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7274.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Little Teardrop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7274, 1904-S, AM-1904-S, 17 683 AT) 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 Every Little Teardrop 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.
