UK
July 1998- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT65
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
FRSH -T- 65 - A3 MANDY THE EXCHANGE DMMSide A, etched
FRSH T 65 B2Side B, etched
FRSH 6Side B, etched, redacted
Vinyl pressings
Teardrops
by Lovestation · 1998
20 pressings4 countriesHouseUK GarageElectronic
Teardrops was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Teardrops
9 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 4 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label F OFF
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
F1 OFF A 1
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Fresh BLB 1
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT 65
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Fresh FRSHT65
- Format
- 12", Promo
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Jive RTD 115.3428.0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RTD-115.3428.0 A D^^^^ H.P.Side A
RTD-115.3428.0 B D^^^^ H.P.Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Jive RTD 115.3428.0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | T.P. TT 010 / Reshape TT 010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Italy | T.P. TT010 / Reshape TT010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 911First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label F OFFFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Fresh BLB 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Fresh FRSHT 65First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Fresh FRSHT65First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Fresh FRSHT65First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Fresh FRSHTX7912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Fresh FRSHT79 / FRSHTX7912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Fresh FRSHT79P12" | 12" |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Fresh FRSHTXX7912" | 12" |
| 2000 | UK | Fresh FRSHT7912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | S12 S12DJ09312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | S12 S12DJ09312", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | S12 S12DJ09312", Single, Reissue, White Label | 12", Single, Reissue, White Label |
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ09312", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ09312", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Fresh FRSHT6512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Teardrops (Lovestation Classic 12")5:10
- B1Teardrops (Flava Mix 12")6:28
- B2Teardrops (Banana Republic Vocal Mix)8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teardrops are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Teardrops are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 2004.
When was Teardrops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Germany, Italy, Spain. One of them is Fresh FRSHT65, released July 1998.
How do I tell if my copy of Teardrops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FRSHT65, F OFF, BLB 1, FRSHT 65) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FRSH -T- 65 - A3 MANDY THE EXCHANGE DMM and FRSH T 65 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.