A Tear and a Smile (Tír na nÓg album) Release history Release history

| Region | Date_ | Label | Format | Catalog_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 April 1972 | Chrysalis Records | stereo LP | CHR 1006 |
| United Kingdom | 7 April 1972 | Chrysalis, Island Records | mono 8-track | Y8HR 1006 |
| United Kingdom | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo 8-track | Y8HR 1006 |
| United Kingdom | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo compact cassette | ZCHR 1006 |
| Germany | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | 6307 504 |
| Spain | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | 6307 504 |
| United States | October 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | CHR 1006 |
| United States | 1972 | Chrysalis | Reel-to-reel tape (7½ in/s) | CHR 1006-C |
| Canada | October 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | CHR 1006 |
| Australia | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | SCYL-934,623 |
| New Zealand | 1972 | Chrysalis | stereo LP | SCYL-934,623 |