UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 81WEA 248 580-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ 81 A // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 6 TOWNHOUSERunout Side A [Stamped/Etched]
YZ 81 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2 ToneRunout Side B [Stamped/Etched]
Hollywood BeyondNo More Tears
Vinyl pressings
No More Tears
by Hollywood Beyond · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoSynth-popGarage HouseElectronic
No More Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 No More Tears
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 81TWEA 248577-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Y Z 8 1 T A // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R A̶1̶ 1 1 4Stamped A side
Y Z 8 1 T B // 1 ▽ 4 2 0 R 1 1Stamped B side
toneEtched script A side
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 81FWEA 248 580-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 81WEA 248 580-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 7-248580
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-248577
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX212377Side A label
MX212378Side B label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | WEA 7-248580First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | WEA 0-248577First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 577-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 580-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | WEA YZ81 / WEA 248 580-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | WEA WIS 641First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | WEA YZ 81 / WEA 248 580-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | WEA YZ 81T / WEA 248577-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | WEA YZ 81F / WEA 248 580-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | WEA YZ 81 / WEA 248 580-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo More Tears
- BNo Time For Losers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No More Tears are there?
10 vinyl pressings of No More Tears are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was No More Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is WEA YZ 81.
How do I tell if my copy of No More Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 81, YZ 81T, YZ 81F, 7-248580) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ 81 A // 1 ∇ 420 H 1 1 6 TOWNHOUSE and YZ 81 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2 Tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No More 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.