US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Fury Records FULP 1003
- Format
- LP, Album
Gladys Knight And The PipsLetter Full Of Tears
Vinyl pressings
Letter Full Of Tears
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Letter Full Of Tears 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 Letter Full Of Tears
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Fury Records FULP 1003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Sphere Sound Records LP 7006LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 1187LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Koala KOA 14219LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Accord SN-7105LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1980 | US | Accord SN-7105LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Collectables COL-5154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 6785479LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18745LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Charly Records CHARLY610LPLP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2022 | Europe | Charly Records CHARLY610LPLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Letter Full Of Tears2:48
- A2You Broke Your Promise2:45
- A3Operator2:15
- A4I'll Trust You2:44
- A5Morning, Noon & Night2:25
- A6I Really Didn't Mean It2:40
- B1Every Beat Of My Heart2:04
- B2Room In Your Heart2:03
- B3Guess Who3:25
- B4Runnin' Around2:25
- B5What Shall I Do?2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Letter Full Of Tears are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Letter Full Of Tears are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 2022.
When was Letter Full Of Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Fury Records FULP 1003.
How do I tell if my copy of Letter Full Of Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FULP 1003) 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 Letter Full Of 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.
