UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PWL 262 A-01-1-Q1Side A runout, stamped
PWL 262 B-01-1-Q1Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Tribal Dance
by 2 Unlimited · 1993
21 pressings11 countriesEurodanceTribal HouseBreakbeatElectronic
Tribal Dance was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Tribal Dance
20 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWLT 262
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-262-A1 BC 2459Runout Groove Side A
PWLT-262-B1 BC 2459Runout Groove Side B
PWLT 262-ALabel Side A
PWLT 262 BLabel Side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- PWL Continental PWL 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Radikal Records RAD 116Hot Productions HAL 12423
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
HAL-12423 A JE N̲R̲P̲A side Runout, etching
HAL-12423 B JE N̲R̲P̲B side Runout, etching
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Black Diamond PWLTDJ 262
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Hot Productions HAL 12423Radikal Records RAD 116
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
HAL-12423 A JE NRPSide A
HAL-12423-B JE NRPSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 12020 / Byte Records 181.225.5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1993 | Benelux | Byte Records BYTE 7020 / Byte Records 181.225.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190377 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190377 1 / PolyGram Distribution 190377 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7000-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7000-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Greece | FM Records TOCO 082First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | Italy | Got It GTR 593003First year12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1993 | Italy | Got It GTR 593003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Mexico | Musart MPI-977First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Philippines | ToCo International TOCO-53 / Byte Records TOCO-53First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Philippines | ToCo InternationalFirst year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | Philippines | ToCo International TOCO-50 / Byte Records TOCO-50First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | Spain | Blanco y Negro Music MX - 401 / Byte Records MX - 401First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | Terapia TPA 0037-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Tribal Dance (Extended)5:11
- A2Tribal Dance (Extended Rap)5:11
- AA1Tribal Dance (Automatic African Remix)4:35
- AA2Tribal Dance (Automatic Breakbeat Remix)4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tribal Dance are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Tribal Dance are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1993 and 2003.
When was Tribal Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Benelux, France and more. One of them is PWL Continental PWL 262.
How do I tell if my copy of Tribal Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWL 262, PWLT 262, RAD 116, PWLTDJ 262) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWL 262 A-01-1-Q1 and PWL 262 B-01-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tribal Dance 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.
