US
June 16, 1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6046
- Format
- LP, Album · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6046-A-1-1-1 PRCside A runout etched
PD-6046-B-1-1-1 PRCside B runout etched
Roy Ayers UbiquityA Tear To A Smile
Vinyl pressings
A Tear To A Smile
by Roy Ayers Ubiquity · 1975
11 pressings4 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
A Tear To A Smile was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 A Tear To A Smile
6 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6046
- Format
- LP, Album · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
PD 6046-A XSide A runout, variant 1
PD 6046-B X 22Side B runout, variant 1
PD 6046-ASide A runout, variant 2
PD 6046-BSide B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6046
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6046 A MR V△19830(1)Runout side A
PD-6046-B MR V △19830-X (1)Runout side B
PD 6046-ALabel side A
PD 6046-BLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6046
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-6046 A MR △19830 (1)Runout side A
PD-6046-B MR V 19830-X (1)Runout side B
PD 6046-ALabel side A
PD 6046-BLabel side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6046Polydor 2391 178
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD-6046 A (MR) △19830 (1)Runout side A
PD-6046-B (MR) △19830-X (1)Runout side B
PD 6046-ALabel side A
PD 6046-BLabel side B
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 178
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Polydor 2391 178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6046 / Polydor 2391 178First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Polydor PD 6046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Lexington LEX-9304 / Polydor LEX-9304LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Polydor PD 6046 / Polydor 2391 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Polydor PD6046LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Polydor / Republic RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 6046 / Polydor 2391 178LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A12000 Black5:25
- A2Magic Lady3:17
- A3Show Us A Feeling3:05
- A4Ebony Blaze3:57
- A5Time And Space4:06
- B1No Question4:29
- B2The Way Of The World3:30
- B3The Old One Two (Move To Groove)4:31
- B4Miles (Love's Silent Dawn)2:28
- B5A Tear To A Smile5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Tear To A Smile are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Tear To A Smile are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 2024.
When was A Tear To A Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Brazil. One of them is Polydor PD 6046, released June 16, 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of A Tear To A Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 6046, 2391 178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-6046-A-1-1-1 PRC and PD-6046-B-1-1-1 PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Tear To A Smile 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.
