UK
February 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana IDEA 17Fontana 866 428-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
866428-7-A1Side A runout stamped
866428-7-B1Side B runout stamped
Tears For FearsLaid So Low (Tears Roll Down)
Vinyl pressings
Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)
by Tears For Fears · 1992
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down)
12 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana IDEA 17Fontana 866 428-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels, Small Hole
- Runout / matrix
IDEA- 17 A² COPYMASTERS MILES [SNA Logo]Side A, etched in runout
IDEA- 17 B² [SNA Logo]Side B, etched in runout
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana IDEA 17Fontana 866 428-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels, Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
IDEA- 17 A2 COPYMASTERS MILES [SNA Logo]Side A, etched in runout
IDEA- 17 B2 [SNA Logo]Side B, etched in runout
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana Idea 17 000 000-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana IDEA 17Fontana 866 428-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
IDEA- 17-. A² [SNA Logo] COPYMASTERS. MILES.Runout side A etched
IDEA- 17 B² [SNA Logo]Runout side A etched
Philippines
February 10, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Fontana IDEA 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Fontana 866 428-7 / Fontana IDEA 17First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Fontana 1489First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | France | Fontana 866 428-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Fontana 1489 / Fontana 4183First yearCD, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | CD, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Fontana 866 585-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana IDEA 17 / Fontana 866 428-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana IDEA 17 / Fontana 866 428-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana Idea 17 000 000-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana IDEA 17 / Fontana 866 428-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Fontana IDEA 1712 / Fontana 866 429-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1992 | Philippines | Fontana IDEA 17First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Fontana IDEA 17 / Fontana 866 428-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALaid So Low (Tears Roll Down)
- BThe Body Wah
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Philippines, Europe, France and more. One of them is Fontana IDEA 17, released February 10, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IDEA 17, Idea 17 000 000-7, 866 428-7, 866 585-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 866428-7-A1 and 866428-7-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) 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.
