US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86080
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-DM-59878-1Runout Side A
SRC ST-DM-59879-59846-1Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Bitter Tears
by INXS · 1990
16 pressings5 countriesPop
Bitter Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Bitter Tears
3 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1616
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 1436
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1436 APDOSide A
1436 B PDOSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Mercury 1436First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic 0-86080First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Atlantic DMD 1616First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Australia | WEA 90317378177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australia | WEA 903173782-012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Not On Label B.T. ONE12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 205-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 868 204-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXSE1712 / Mercury 868205 112", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXDJ 172212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXS 17 / Mercury 868 204-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label INXDJ 171212", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXS 1712 / Mercury 868 549-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXS 17 / Mercury 868 204-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Mercury INXDJ 171212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | WEA 90317378177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABitter Tears
- BThe Other Side
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bitter Tears are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Bitter Tears are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Bitter Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, France. One of them is Atlantic 0-86080.
How do I tell if my copy of Bitter Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86080, DMD 1616, 1436) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC ST-DM-59878-1 and SRC ST-DM-59879-59846-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bitter 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.
