US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Slash 7-28166Warner Bros. Records 7-28166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
Howard HuntsberryLonely Teardrops
Vinyl pressings
Lonely Teardrops
by Howard Huntsberry · 1987
11 pressings7 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollPop RockVocal
Lonely Teardrops was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lonely Teardrops
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Slash 7-28166
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LON 152 A // 1 ▽ 420 P 1 1Runout, A-side, stamped
LON 152 B // 1 ▽ 420 P 1 3Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 152
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 152
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
South Africa
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records PD 2562
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | London Records 886 194-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 81667 / Slash 92 81667First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 81667 / Slash 92 81667First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 194-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Ireland | London Records LON 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 152First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 152First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Slash 7-28166 / Warner Bros. Records 7-28166First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | Slash 7-28166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | South Africa | London Records PD 2562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALonely Teardrops3:27
- BGoodnight My Love3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lonely Teardrops are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lonely Teardrops are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Lonely Teardrops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is Slash 7-28166.
How do I tell if my copy of Lonely Teardrops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28166, LON 152, LONX 152, PD 2562) 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 Lonely Teardrops 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.