US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MC 22048-PL3 ◈-P-◈ II PrecisionRunout etched [◈-P-◈ stamped]
MC22048Label
New EditionTears On My Pillow
Vinyl pressings
Tears On My Pillow
by New Edition · 1986
12 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesBalladFunk / SoulPop
Tears On My Pillow was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 On My Pillow
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17275
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17275
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 6609-PL 4 ◈-P-◈ 111 PrecisionSide A runout
MCA 6609-PL 4 ◈-P-◈ 111 PrecisionSide B runout
MCA6609Side A label
MCA6609Side B label
Philippines
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MS-86-154
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-86-154First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-53019First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-17275First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-17275First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-530197", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records NE-870212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-530197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-530197" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-530197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-530197", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-530197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records S45-172827", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATears On My Pillow3:56
- BBring Back The Memories3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears On My Pillow are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tears On My Pillow are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Tears On My Pillow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Philippines. One of them is MCA Records MCA-53019.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears On My Pillow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-53019, L33-17275, MS-86-154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MC 22048-PL3 ◈-P-◈ II Precision and MC22048. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tears On My Pillow 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.
