Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C K 052-20 0416 6
- Format
- 12"
John WaiteTears
Vinyl pressings
Tears
by John Waite · 1984
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Tears was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Tears
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 1C 006-20 0416 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2004167-A2+CRunout A, stamped
2004167-B2+CRunout B, stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-8238-S-45-501380-A-6 #2 ─◁ [Artisan logo]A runout
B-8238-S-45-501378 - Z3 #3 ─◁B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8238
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI America AMI-1378First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-8238First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 052-20 0416 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI America 1C 006-20 0416 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI America 1C K 060-20 0477 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8238First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI America EA 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | EMI America B-8238First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America P-B-8238First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | EMI America B-8238First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17509First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATears3:57
- BDreamtime/Shake It Up5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Tears are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Tears first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is EMI America 1C K 052-20 0416 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C K 052-20 0416 6, 1C 006-20 0416 7, EA 186, B-8238) 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 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.
