Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1C 006-96 476EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
96 476 A-1Runout side A stamped
96 476 B-1Runout side B stamped
The Glitter BandThe Tears I Cried
Vinyl pressings
The Tears I Cried
by The Glitter Band · 1975
19 pressings11 countriesPop RockGlamRock
The Tears I Cried was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Tears I Cried
16 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1C 006-96 476Bell Records 1 C 006-96 476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
96 476 A-1Runout side A, stamped
96 476 B-1Runout side B, stamped
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1C 006-96 476
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1416 A - 1 UStamped Side A
BELL 1416 B - 1 UStamped Side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Smiths Crisps LYN 3146Smiths Crisps LYN 3147
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 1416
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1416 A-1U
BELL 1416 B-1U
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Bell Records BELL-10793First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Bell Records 4C006 - 96476First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Finland | Bell Records 5E 006-96476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-96 476 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-96 476 / Bell Records 1 C 006-96 476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 006-96 476First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5C 006-96 476 / Bell Records 5C 006-96476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 293First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | Bell Records 8E 006-96 476 MGFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1975 | Spain | Bell Records 1J 006-96.476 / Bell Records 1 J 006-96476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Smiths Crisps LYN 3146 / Smiths Crisps LYN 3147First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1416First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1416First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Tears I Cried3:39
- BUntil Tomorrow2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Tears I Cried are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Tears I Cried are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was The Tears I Cried first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Bell Records 1C 006-96 476.
How do I tell if my copy of The Tears I Cried is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006-96 476, BELL 1416, LYN 3146, BELL-10793) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 96 476 A-1 and 96 476 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Tears I Cried 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.
