US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SC 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CSG-A-681295 - B LW ATEtched A
CSG-A-681296 - B AT LW WEtched B
CSG-A-681295Label A
CSG-A-681296Label B
Vinyl pressings
The Inflated Tear
by Roland Kirk · 1968
39 pressings10 countriesPost BopJazz
The Inflated Tear was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Inflated Tear
6 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SC 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
CSG-A-62196̶5 - BB AT (M) Δ12062 WSide A 4unout, etched
CSG-A-62196 - BB AT (M) Δ12062-X WSide B runout, etched
CSG-A-62195-MOSide A label
CSG-A-62196-MOSide B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SC 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CSG-A-681295 B LW AT WEtched A
CSG-A-681296 B AT LW WEtched B
CS G-A-681295Label A
CSG-A-681296Label B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SC 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12803Label, side A
A-12804Label, side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SC 1502Atlantic 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12803-ASide A runout
A-12804-ASide B runout
ASCAPB2
A-12803Side A label
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 588 112
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UK | Atlantic 588 112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502 / Atlantic 1502First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SC 1502 / Atlantic SD 1502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-6045A / Atlantic SC-1502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Atlantic P-6045ALP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | France | Atlantic N°40 388LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | Japan | Atlantic P-6045A / Atlantic SC-1502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Argentina | Atlantic 50-16.006LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Atlantic SD 1502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 90045-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 90045-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Rhino Records SC 1502 / Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Worldwide | Rhino Records RES1 1502 / Rhino Records 081227806545LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502 / Atlantic SD 1502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Rhino Records SC 1502 / Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502 / Atlantic SD 1502LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502 / Atlantic SD 1502LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SC 1502LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Black And Crazy Blues5:59
- A2A Laugh For Rory2:47
- A3Many Blessings4:36
- A4Fingers In The Wind5:07
- B1The Inflated Tear4:46
- B2The Creole Love Call3:45
- B3A Handful Of Fives2:35
- B4Fly By Night4:09
- B5Lovellevelliloqui3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Inflated Tear are there?
39 vinyl pressings of The Inflated Tear are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 2026.
When was The Inflated Tear first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK. One of them is Atlantic SC 1502.
How do I tell if my copy of The Inflated Tear is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SC 1502, 588 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CSG-A-681295 - B LW AT and CSG-A-681296 - B AT LW W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Inflated Tear 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.
