Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 4882Epic A 4882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 01-4882-1A-1Side A, stamped
A 01-4882-1B-1Side B, stamped
01-004882-1Side A, label
01-004882-2Side B, label
Shakin' StevensTeardrops
Vinyl pressings
Teardrops
by Shakin' Stevens · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Teardrops was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Teardrops
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.4882
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
II_4882_IA_I ARunout side A
II_4882_IB_I ARunout side B
UK
November 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4882Epic A4882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
A 4882 A2 RAYS HA-side run-out, etched / stamped
A 4882 B3 EB-side run-out, etched / stamped
A 4882 ASide A label
A 4882 BSide B label
UK
November 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4882
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4882 A2 ΛStamped A side correction
TA 4882 B2 ΛStamped B side correction
TA 4677 1 3Incorrect crossed out A side
TA 4677 B4Incorrect crossed out B side
UK
November 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic DA 4882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Mixed, Stereo, All Media, Single, Limited Edition
UK
November 12, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4882
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
A 4882 A2 RAYSSide A Runout, Etched
A 4882 B3Side B Runout, Etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4882 / Epic A 4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.4882First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Epic EPC A 4882 / Epic A 4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic EPCA 4882 / Epic A 4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4882 / Epic A4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4882First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic DA 4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Mixed, Stereo, All Media, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Mixed, Stereo, All Media, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4882First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 488212", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ATeardrops3:59
- BYou Shake Me Up2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teardrops are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Teardrops are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Teardrops first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 4882.
How do I tell if my copy of Teardrops is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 4882, EPCA 12.4882, A 4882, TA 4882) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 01-4882-1A-1 and A 01-4882-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Teardrops 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.
