US
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090Boardwalk Records, Inc. FW 37090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FW-AL-37090Side A Label
FW-BL-37090Side B Label
Ohio PlayersTenderness
Vinyl pressings
Tenderness
by Ohio Players · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Tenderness was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Tenderness
10 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090Boardwalk Records, Inc. FW 37090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
FW-A̶L̶-37090 A TH3 JG A10 T1Side A runout
FW-B̶L̶-37090-B-TH6 A7 T1Side B runout
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85041
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 85041 A1Runout side A, etched variant 1
EPC S 85041 B2Runout side B, etched variant 1
EPC S 85041 A1Runout side A, etched variant 2
EPC S 85041 B1Runout side B, etched variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 518502Vogue 518502
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
518502 ASide A Label
518502 BSide B Label
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IP 260.16.006-A SSTRunout side A
IP 260.16.006-B SSTRunout side B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co LBW 17008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 518502 / Vogue 518502First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co LBW 17008First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Italy | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co LBW 17008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co TRC 3036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC 85041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090 / Boardwalk Records, Inc. FW 37090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090 / Boardwalk Records, Inc. FW 37090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Epic Epic-201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Try A Little Tenderness3:52
- A2Sometimes I Cry4:02
- A3Skinny3:52
- A4Try To Be A Man3:27
- A5Boardwalkin'3:47
- B1Call Me5:20
- B2Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay3:39
- B3It Takes A While3:45
- B4Hard To Love Your Brother3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tenderness are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tenderness are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Tenderness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is The Boardwalk Entertainment Co FW 37090.
How do I tell if my copy of Tenderness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FW 37090, EPC 85041, 518502, 260·16·006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FW-AL-37090 and FW-BL-37090. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tenderness 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.
