UK
August 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6186Some Bizzare 12R 6186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12R 6186 A-1-1-1 DRunout Side A
12R 6186 B-1-1-1 DRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Tears Run Rings
by Marc Almond · 1988
43 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Tears Run Rings was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Run Rings
40 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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
August 22, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R6186Some Bizzare R 6186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R 6186 A-1-1- 1- 7 DRunout, A-side, stamped
R 6186 B-1-1-1-2 DRunout, B-side, stamped
R 6186-ALabel side A
R 6186-BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RS 6186Some Bizzare 12RS 6186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Etched
- Runout / matrix
12 RS 6186 BX - 1 - 1 - 1 D [The "X" crosses an "A"]runout non etched side, stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RX 6186Parlophone 12RDJ 6186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 RDJ 6186 A-1-1-1 PenthouseRunout side A
12 RX 6186 B-1-1- 1Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RX 6186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6186 A-1-1-1- DRunout Side A
R 6186 B-1-1-1 DRunout Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R6186Some Bizzare R 6186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R 6186 A-1-1- Q9 DRunout, A-side, stamped
R 6186 B-1-1- Q1 DRunout, B-side, stamped
R 6186-ALabel side A
R 6186-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone A 2160First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 2849 7 / Some Bizzare 006 20 2849 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone K 060 Y / Parlophone 20 3108 6First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 2938 6 / Parlophone K 060 20 2938 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 202849 77", Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 2938 6 / Parlophone K 060 20 2938 6First year12", Mispress | 12", Mispress |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 20 2849 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2028497First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Parlophone 052 - 2028646 / Some Bizzare 052 - 2028646First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2028497First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2028646First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2028646First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Parlophone EP-PAL-84X028First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61217First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATears Run Rings (Extended)5:10
- B1Tears Run Rings (Seven Inch Mix)4:20
- B2Everything I Wanted Love To Be3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears Run Rings are there?
43 vinyl pressings of Tears Run Rings are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Tears Run Rings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6186, released August 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears Run Rings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6186, R6186, 12RS 6186, 12RX 6186) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12R 6186 A-1-1-1 D and 12R 6186 B-1-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tears Run Rings 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.
