Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 42809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Stevie WonderMy Eyes Don't Cry
Vinyl pressings
My Eyes Don't Cry
by Stevie Wonder · 1987
17 pressings8 countriesFunkSoulContemporary R&BElectronic
My Eyes Don't Cry was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 My Eyes Don't Cry
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Italy | Motown ZB 42809First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Motown MOT-19467", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Motown MS-461612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Motown ZT4226012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Motown ZT 42260 DJ12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Europe | Motown ZB 42259 / Motown ZB422597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Mexico | Motown RX-6137", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Motown ZB 422597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-461612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-19467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-19467", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-19467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-19467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Motown MOT-461612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Motown MOT 19467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMy Eyes Don't Cry4:30
- BMy Eyes Don't Cry (Instrumental)4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Eyes Don't Cry are there?
17 vinyl pressings of My Eyes Don't Cry are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was My Eyes Don't Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy. One of them is Motown ZB 42809.
How do I tell if my copy of My Eyes Don't Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 42809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My Eyes Don't Cry 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.
