Jamaica
1994- Label and catalog number
- African Star Music AST 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CRT 197A-1 PA7925Runout side A
CRT 197B-1 PA7925Runout side AA
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Vinyl pressings
Tour
by Capleton · 1994
11 pressings4 countriesDancehallRaggaReggae
Tour was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Tour
9 pressings came out in 1994, 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.
Jamaica
1994- Label and catalog number
- African Star Music
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR-4205- ASIDE- THE TOUR- Oneil Barnett
DSR-2423- BSIDE- Version- Oneil Barnett
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- African Star Music AST03RXJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
AST RXJ 03 A-1 Pa 8318Runout side A, etched
AST 03 RXJ AA-1 Pa 8318Runout side AA, etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- African Star Music AST 03 RXJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AST RXJ 03 A-1 Pa 8318Runout side A, etched
AST RXJ 03 AA-1 Pa 8318Runout side B, etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- African Star Music AST-03L
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
AST-03L-A1 PA 8216Runout side A, etched
AST-03L-B1 PA 8216Runout side B, etched
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Signet Records SIG162
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SIG- 162-A TOUR REMIXEtching Runout A Var. 1
SIG- 162-B TOUR REMIX VP-CMEtching Runout B Var. 1
SIG-162-A TOUR REMIX SIGNET RECORDS SRC [stamp] 1-1Runout etching A Var. 2
SIG-162-B TOUR REMIX VP-CM 1-1 SRC [stamp]Runout etching B Var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Jamaica | African Star Music AST 3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Jamaica | African Star MusicFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | North America (inc Mexico) | Signet Records SIG162-AFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | African Star Music AST03RXJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | UK | African Star Music AST 03 RXJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | African Star Music AST-03LFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | US | Signet Records SIG162First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Signet Records SIG154First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | US | Signet Records SIG162First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Miami Inc. Records MINC 00112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charm CRT 19712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATour
- AATour (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tour are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tour are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1994 and 1996.
When was Tour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in Jamaica, UK, US, North America (inc Mexico). One of them is African Star Music AST 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Tour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AST 3, AST03RXJ, AST 03 RXJ, AST-03L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRT 197A-1 PA7925 and CRT 197B-1 PA7925. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tour 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.