Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 688 310Fontana 688 310 ZL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Ted CursonTears For Dolphy
Vinyl pressings
Tears For Dolphy
by Ted Curson · 1965
12 pressings5 countriesPost BopJazz
Tears For Dolphy was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Tears For Dolphy
2 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Netherlands
1965- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 888 310Fontana 888 310 ZY
- Format
- LP, Album, 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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Netherlands | Fontana 688 310 / Fontana 688 310 ZLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Netherlands | Fontana 888 310 / Fontana 888 310 ZYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Fontana 688 310 / Fontana 688 310 ZLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9711 / Freedom PA-9711LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Trio Records PA-9711 / Freedom PA-9711LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Philippines | Arista AL 1021LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 1021 / Freedom AL 1021LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Reissue, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Arista AL 1021 / Arista 1021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Freedom K18P-9389LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unknown | Audio Japan 61045LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-7079 / Fontana 688 320ZYLP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Fontana SFON-7079LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Kassim7:30
- A2East Sixth Street5:30
- A37/4 Funny Time5:30
- B1Tears For Dolphy6:11
- B2Quicksand6:30
- B3Reava's Waltz6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears For Dolphy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Tears For Dolphy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 2021.
When was Tears For Dolphy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Netherlands. One of them is Fontana 688 310.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears For Dolphy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 688 310, 888 310) 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 Tears For Dolphy 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.