US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM..3032..1Side A Machine Stamped
IM..3069..1Side B Machine Stamped
Ricky NelsonToday's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin'
Vinyl pressings
Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin'
by Ricky Nelson · 1963
11 pressings8 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin'
9 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 6 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-3069 DT 114Side A runout, etched
IM-3082 DT 114Side B runout, etched
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LIB 66004 A-1NSide A
LIB 66004 B-1NSide B
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LIB 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
LIB 66004 A-1NSide A
LIB 66004 B-1NSide B
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IM 66004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IM. 3069Side A Label
IM. 3082Side B Label
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Imperial IM 66004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | California C 420First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | Greece | Imperial XG 10029First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Norway | California C 420First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 66004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Liberty LIB 66004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Imperial 66004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Imperial 66004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Imperial 66004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Liberty L 22 647 / Liberty LIB-66 0047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Japan | Imperial JET-11147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AToday's Teardrops2:05
- BThank You Darlin'1:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1963 and 1964.
When was Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Imperial 66004.
How do I tell if my copy of Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66004, LIB 66004, IM 66004, C 420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM..3032..1 and IM..3069..1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Today's Teardrops / Thank You Darlin' 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.
