Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records MIX 133
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MIX 133 · ARunout - Side A, hand-etched
MIX 133 · BRunout - Side B, hand-etched
MIX 133 ALabel - Side A
MIX 133 BLabel - Side B
Vinyl pressings
Don't Cry Tonight
by Savage · 1983
21 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Don't Cry Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Don't Cry Tonight
8 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NP 133• ARunout side A, etched
NP 133 • BRunout side B, etched
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NP 133• ARunout side A, etched
NP 133 • BRunout side B, etched
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NP 133.ARunout side A
NP. 133.BRunout side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5081
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Orange Label
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5081/A etRunout side A
IP ZYX-5081/B etRunout side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-1068/A etSide A
IP ZYX-1068/B etSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5081First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5081First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5081First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 133First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 839212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 135237" | 7" |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.460712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-863312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6131-1212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 34912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Discomagic Oldies OLD 120212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 00.2712" | 12" |
| 1991 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWA 002712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1999 | Italy | DWA (Dance World Attack) DWACL 00312", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MIX 13312", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1146-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ZYX Records 508112", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADon't Cry Tonight7:05
- BDon't Cry Tonight (Instrumental Version)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Cry Tonight are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Don't Cry Tonight are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Don't Cry Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Discomagic Records MIX 133.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Cry Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIX 133, NP 133, 5081, 1068) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIX 133 · A and MIX 133 · B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Cry Tonight 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.
