Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 12"
Gregory IsaacsTumbling Tears / How Can I Change My Mind
Vinyl pressings
Tumbling Tears / How Can I Change My Mind
by Gregory Isaacs · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeDancehallReggae
Tumbling Tears 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 Tumbling Tears
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
99 Music Land 2107 RRS 45Lp
2107 GG Music Land RRS V+P
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
GG RECORDS 2016 (A) RRS 24/1/77Side A
(AA) GG 2017 RRSSide B
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(AA) GG2017 RRS
GG Records 2016 -(A) RRS
Jamaica
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hit
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | HitFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | GG's Records GG 002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Dread Disco MixFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Dread Disco MixFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | GG's Records GG00212", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ATumbling Tears
- BHow Can I Change My Mind
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tumbling Tears are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tumbling Tears are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Tumbling Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Jamaica, UK, US. One of them is GG's Records.
How do I tell if my copy of Tumbling Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GG 002) 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 Tumbling 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.
