Tea for the Tillerman
Cat Stevens
Original Year
1970
Tracks
11
Duration
36:15
Releases
442
Wikipedia
Tea for the Tillerman is the fourth studio album by British-born singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, released on 23 November 1970 by Island Records in the United Kingdom and A&M in North America. Recorded between May and July of 1970 at three studios in London, it features some of Stevens's most iconic and best-known songs. including the singles "Wild World" and "Father and Son". Numerous of its songs have been featured in films, including "But I Might Die Tonight" for the Jerzy Skolimowski film Deep End. It reached the top 10 in the US and the top 20 in the UK, and is now considered one of the greatest albums of all time by several publications.
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442 releasesVinyl(270)
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Inside of sleeve is printed with B/W picture of Cat Stevens.”
Cat#: SIL-934028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Inside of sleeve is printed with B/W picture of Cat Stevens. Freshwater Music credit on the rear sleeve but nowhere on the labels. Deep-grooved labels which are earlier than the ridged labels thus Tea For The Tillerman No "Island" on ...”
Cat#: SIL-934028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Made in France. This version has: - pink center labels with "i" - Ⓤ printed on center labels and back cover Please don't confuse, as there also is a repress with pink rim palm tree labels.”
Cat#: 6405 008 · ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Front laminated sleeve Darker pink/Beige labels Earlier unboxed Lambropoulos stamp at the back compared to Tea For The Tillerman”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“label has no print along bottom”
Cat#: SP-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“All Songs written by Cat Stevens and Published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) Prod. by Paul Samwell-Smith Licensed by Island Records Ltd., London Catalog Number "SP 4280" on front cover Catalog Number "SW-93849 on both labels This is the ...”
Cat#: SP 4280 · SW-93849
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“©1970/ Freshwater Music, Ltd This release has been pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute Identifiers for Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressings:-Large "T" etched in runouts. Many times it will be a "T1...”
Cat#: SP 4280 · SP-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink company innersleeve printed by SIB Tryck Tumba (Sweden)”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Inside of sleeve is printed with B/W picture of Cat Stevens. Freshwater Music credit on rear sleeve but nowhere on labels. Labels include "Original recording and licensed by Island Records Limited, England". Side titles (ie: Side One)...”
Cat#: SIL-934028
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland
Cat#: 85 678 IT
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“Back cover different from release Tea For The Tillerman . Does not have text on bottom and has added info for a free full color catalogue see images. Deep groove pressing ring.”
Cat#: SP 4280 · SP-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightPhilips
“Made in Greece. Original 1st pressing in single grey-coloured sleeve laminated on front and non-laminated on back. Labels have catalogue number 6343 013 while sleeve has 6343013.”
Cat#: 6343 013
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Track B1: From the film 'Deep End'. Track B5: From 'Revolussia'. Published by Freshwater Music. On Labels: (P) 1970 Island Records Ltd. Inside Gatefold re-lists tracks and states: Island Records Ltd. Basing Street, London W11.”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“This release is the initial Israel version”
Cat#: 6339 020
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink Labels. The word "VOCAL" on labels is Italicized. Shiny Sleeve, front and rear. Labels: SIL-934,028 Sleeve: SIL-934028”
Cat#: SIL-934,028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Made in the Rep. of Ire. LP issued with glossy gatefold sleeve. Text inside the gatefold: Tracklisting Island Records Ltd. Text on the back of the record sleeve: Song lyrics Credits ILPS 9135 All Songs by Cat Stevens Published by Fres...”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink 'i' label. Some copies have triangular Gold Record Award sticker on front sleeve.”
Cat#: SIL-934,028 · SIL-934028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink rim labels”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Original German release with Pink Island labels. Made in Germany”
Cat#: 6339 020 · ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink rim Island label with NCB and Made in Denmark printed on it”
Cat#: ILPS 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“This is an RCA Music Service release.”
Cat#: SP 4280 · SP-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Pink rimmed palm tree label. Inside of sleeve is printed with B/W picture of Cat Stevens and inner opening.”
Cat#: SIL-934028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Specific features: - Gatefold cover with "DE-LUX 30 900" printed on the back in upper left corner, but without Hataklit Ltd. acknowledged at the bottom of the back cover. - Pink rim Island labels, with stamped runout inscriptions and wha...”
Cat#: ILPS-9135
CD(97)
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“First worldwide cd issue from 1983. Made in Japan for USA by Dennon/Nippon Columbia. Inserts say Printed in Japan. No barcode on rear tray card. There is nothing in disc matrix. Clear plastic inner hub has stamped in it: CD 4280 A - 22”
Cat#: CD-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“Japan for USA cd pressing - Made by Denon/Nippon Columbia Japan. Inserts say Printed in USA. Disc says Made in Japan.”
Cat#: CD-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“Disc made in Japan for the U.S. market. Inserts printed in Japan. "Dot matrix"-style matrix of "1A3-47" indicates a July 1984 pressing, compared with the 1983 pressing whose matrix is stamped on the clear inner hub.”
Cat#: CD-4280
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
Cat#: CD-4280
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Early UK Nimbus CD issue. Standard jewel case with 8-page booklet containing lyrics and credits.”
Cat#: CID 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“Very similar to other AM+ Series releases, but with a different matrix configuration without leading zeroes before the catalog number.”
Cat#: A&M CD-4280 - DIDX 583
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records / Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
“Comes with fold out insert with lyrics and lists of other Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UDCD's. Runout/matrix is printed so it can only be read on the back of the cd and appears backward The version here on this page is a MFSL ULTRADISC™ - ...”
Cat#: UDCD 519
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightMobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Cat#: UDCD 519
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Music
Cat#: IMCD 36
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland / Island Remasters
Cat#: 842 352-2 · 842.352-2 · IMCD 36
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“℗ 1970 Island Records Ltd. © 1970 Island Records Ltd. Made in U.K. Almost identical to Tea For The Tillerman Comes in a standard Jewel case with grey tray including an 8 pages Booklet.”
Cat#: 842.352-2 · IMCD 36
Cat Stevens
chevron_rightStarburst Music World
“Budget CD reissue of "Tea For The Tillerman" retitled "Cat Stevens". ℗ 1990 © 1990 HUGHES LEISURE GROUP Marketed throughout Australasia by Hughes Leisure Group. Australia- P.O. Box 148 Harbord, 2096 New Zealand- P.O. Box 71-164 Avond...”
Cat#: CD-STB-8722
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
Cat#: CD-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“1970 Island Records Ltd 1991 Island Records Ltd South Africa”
Cat#: MMTCD 1504
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland
Cat#: MMTCD 1504
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“Issued with obi and Japanese language lyric insert”
Cat#: POCM-1972
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Masters / Island Records
“Originally released in 1970. Estimated release date of this release, based on SID code: 1994-1999”
Cat#: 842 352-2 · 842.352-2 · IMCD 36
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: 842 352-2
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightHelicon Records / Island / Island Remasters
Cat#: 546 884-2 · IMCD 268
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“remastered”
Cat#: 546 884-2 · IMCD 268
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: 546 884-2 · IMCD 268
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightHelicon Records / Island Records / Island Remasters
“Tea For The Tillerman, Island ILPS 9135, was first released November 1970. Mastered from the original two track analogue master tapes at Sterling Sound, New York, December 1999. ℗ 1970 Universal-Island Records Ltd. © 2000 Universal-Isl...”
Cat#: 546 884-2 · 5468842 · IMCD 268
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightUniversal Records
Cat#: 546 884-2
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: 546 884-2
Tape(76)
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: IL 54028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: 7148 014
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: 54 250
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: Y8I 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: ILT-4028
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
Cat#: CS-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“U.S. variation: No barcode.”
Cat#: CS-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
“No barcode USA version with CRC on spine”
Cat#: CS-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Replaced tracks A3-B3, A3 -Into White, B3-Wild World”
Cat#: 54 250 DT
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Similar to release Tea For The Tillerman but "STEREO" is printed on labels and spine.”
Cat#: 54 250 DT · 54 250 GT
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“℗ 1971”
Cat#: 410 000 · 410.000
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“First UK release.”
Cat#: ZCI 9135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
Cat#: D-54250
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“HECHO EN MEXICO DISTRIBUIDO POR POLYDOR S.A.”
Cat#: 8T-25002
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightA&M Records
Cat#: 8T-4280
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Different J-Card front, cassette labels and one song in different place A3->B3, than other Spain release. I.G EL SIGLO XX, S.A. Av Fabregada 2-Hospitale Ariola - Eurodisc S.A. - Calle Aragon, 204 Barcelona - 11 Espana”
Cat#: D.54.250
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Made in Italy. Orange Cassette.”
Cat#: IL K 719135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“First Italian issue, with the first version of S.I.A.E. (Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori) seal (blue on the spine), used from late 1970 to early 1975”
Cat#: IL-K 719135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Made In Italy, distribuited by Dischi Ricordi S.p.A”
Cat#: IL-S819135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records / Sonolux
“Medellín Colombia”
Cat#: 18(0851)00189
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Fabricado y distribuido por EMI Odeon Chilena S.A.”
Cat#: 136 150 A
Té Para El Labrador = Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Error de tipeo en el nombre del productor identificándolo como Paul Sanwell-Smith Dolby System”
Cat#: TMS 60216
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Similar to Tea For The Tillerman but with orange labels pasted over the tape. Made in Italy.”
Cat#: ORK 719135
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightIsland Records
“Made in Italy.”
Cat#: ORK 719135
Video(3)
A Classic Concert: Tea For The Tillerman Live
chevron_rightUmbrella Music
Cat#: David0668
Tea for the Tillerman
chevron_rightCat-O-Log / Island / UMC
“super deluxe, 50th anniversary edition”
Cat#: 0602508395086
Tea For The Tillerman
chevron_rightCat-O-Log Records / Island Records / UMC Records
“Album vinyl housed in gatefold sleeve, EP in single sleeve, discs housed in gatefold holder. Includes a 96 page hardbound book and memorabilia housed in folder (round sticker, reproduced lyric page, replica poster, art card).”
Cat#: 0602508395086