US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Brother Records 0957Reprise Records 0957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
N18361Label A
N18366Label B
Vinyl pressings
Tears In The Morning
by The Beach Boys · 1970
20 pressings15 countriesVocalPop RockRockPop
Tears In The Morning was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 In The Morning
16 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Brother Records 0957Reprise Records 0957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
N-18361-DJ-1BRunout A, variation 1
N-18366-DJ-1BRunout B, variation 1
N-18361-DJ-1B S [Artisan logo]Runout A, variation 2
N-18366-DJ 1A [Artisan logo] SSRunout B, variation 2
UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Four prongs centre
UK
November 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
YKR 8388-1A side
YKR 8389-1B side
UK
October 30, 1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ACR 0957 N-18361-S IASide A, in wax
ACR 0957 N-18366-S IASide B, in wax
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records 0957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Denmark | Stateside SS 2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Stateside 2C 006-91984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Stateside 1C 006-91 984First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | Ireland | Stateside SS(I)2181First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Italy | Stateside 3C 006 - 91984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-91 984 / Stateside 5C 006-91984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-91984 / Stateside 5C 006-91 984First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | Stateside 7E 006-91984 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | Capitol Records 8E 006-91 984 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Sweden | Stateside 4E 006-91984 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Brother Records 0957 / Reprise Records 0957First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Brother Records 0957 / Reprise Records 0957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Stateside SS 2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Stateside SS 2181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATears In The Morning3:10
- BIt's About Time2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tears In The Morning are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Tears In The Morning are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Tears In The Morning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Brother Records 0957.
How do I tell if my copy of Tears In The Morning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0957, SS 2181, 2C 006-91984, 1C 006-91 984) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N18361 and N18366. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tears In The Morning 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.
