US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 106685-1A Bell Sound E.Y. pA-side runout
ZTSP 106686-1B Bell Sound E.Y. pB-side runout
ZTSP 106685A-side label
ZTSP 106686B-side label
Jay & The AmericansCrying
Vinyl pressings
Crying
by Jay & The Americans · 1966
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
Crying was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Crying
10 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50,016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 106685-1G Bell Sound [MR logo] △61487Side A runout
ZTSP 106686-1G Bell Sound [MR logo] △61487-xSide B runout
ZTSP 106685Side A label
ZTSP 106686Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 106685-1F Bell Sound E.Y. TIISide A runout
ZTSP 106686-1F Bell Sound E.Y. TISide B runout
ZTSP 106685Side A label
ZTSP 106686Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 106685A-side label
ZTSP 106686B-side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA 50,016
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZTSP 106685-1G Bell Sound E.Y. MR △61487Runout Side A [MR Stamped In Circle]
ZTSP 106686-1G Bell Sound E.Y. MR △61487-XRunout Side B [MR Stamped In Circle]
ZTSP 106685Side A Label
ZTSP 106686Side B Label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 1132
- 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | United Artists Records UA-1093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | United Artists Records 67 091First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | United Artists Records UA 25.361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records UP 1132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | United Artists Records UP 1132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50,016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50,016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | United Artists Records UA 50016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records UA 500167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACrying2:38
- BI Don't Need A Friend2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Crying are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Crying are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Crying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA 50016.
How do I tell if my copy of Crying is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA 50016, UA 50,016, UP 1132, UA-1093) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTSP 106685-1A Bell Sound E.Y. p and ZTSP 106686-1B Bell Sound E.Y. p. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Crying 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.
