Italy
1994- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 851 237-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Tears Don't Lie
by Mark 'Oh · 1994
16 pressings4 countriesHard TranceHappy HardcoreElectronic
Tears Don't Lie was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Don't Lie
1 pressing came out in 1994, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | Polydor 851 237-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | France | More Vinyl 579 001 112", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | Germany | Peace Records 851 289-1 / Urban 851 289-112" | 12" |
| 1995 | Germany | Peace Records 851 237-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Peace Records12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1995 | Germany | Peace Records / Urban12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | Germany | Peace Records12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Italy | Impulse IMP 51012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic SYS 97", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic SYSXDJ 2512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic SYSXDJ 912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic syssxdj 912", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic SYX DJ 25-112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Systematic SYSX 912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Germany | Orbit Records DMDOrbit06012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Orbit Records12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tears Don't Lie (12" Mix)4:55
- B1Ultimate4:04
- B2Tears Don't Lie (Short Mix)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears Don't Lie are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tears Don't Lie are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 2001.
When was Tears Don't Lie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Italy. One of them is Polydor 851 237-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears Don't Lie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 851 237-1) 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 Don't Lie 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.