Vinyl pressings
by Act · 1987
Snobbery & Decay was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
12ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1-Side A runout, variant 1
12ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1-Side B runout, variant 1
12ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1- x1 TOWNHOUSE -DMMSide A runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
12ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1- || 1 TOWNHOUSE -DMMSide B runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DDSide A runout
ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DDSide B runout
DD 12ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, Variant 1, Side A
DD 12ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, Variant 1, Side B
TOWNHOUSE DMM DD 12ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1-1Runout, Variant 2, Side A
TOWNHOUSE DMM DD 12ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1-1 ZRunout, Variant 2, Side B
12 XACT 28 A-1-1-1- TOWN HOUSE D.M.M. DDSide A runout
12 XACT 28 B-1-1-1-3 TOWN HOUSE D.M.M. DDSide B runout
LP FB 12Side A runout
12 XACT 28 B-1-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSE D.M.M. DDSide B runout
CT 01 A-1-1-1-1 Town House DMMRunout, side A
CT 01 B-1-1-1-1 Town House DMMRunout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 609 105 / ZTT 609 105First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 105 / ZTT 109 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | ZTT ZTASX 28First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | ZTT ZTAS 28 / Island Records ZTAS 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | ZTT ZTASX 28 / Island Records ZTASX 28First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609105First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109105First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109105First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609105First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT 12 XACT 28First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT CT 01First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT 12ZACT 28First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT ZTAS 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT 12ZTAS 28First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | ZTT 12 XACT 28First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
15 vinyl pressings of Snobbery & Decay are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, Italy, Spain. One of them is ZTT 12ZACT 28, released May 5, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12ZACT 28, ZTAS 28, 12ZTAS 28, 12 XACT 28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12ZTAS 28 A-1U-1-1- and 12ZTAS 28 B-1U-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
