Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 036-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
876 036-7 1w 320Runout area side A
876 036-7 2w 320Runout area side B
Dan Reed NetworkTiger In A Dress
Vinyl pressings
Tiger In A Dress
by Dan Reed Network · 1989
10 pressings7 countriesFunk MetalRock
Tiger In A Dress was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Tiger In A Dress
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DRN 112Mercury 876 037-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DRN 112 A-2U-1-1 AUDIO ONESide A runout, stamped [AUDIO ONE] etched
DRN 112 B-1U-1-Side B runout, stamped
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876 130-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
876 130 - 7 1 W 320 Astamped on runout side A
876 130 - 7 2 W 320 Astamped on runout side B
UK
September 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DRN 1Mercury 876 036-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DRN 1 A-1U-1-1 AUDIO ONERunout stamped and etched side A
DRN 1 B-2U-1-1Runout stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DRNDJ 1Mercury 876 036-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 876036-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Mercury 876036-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 889 534-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 036-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury DRN 112 / Mercury 876 037-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 130-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 876 036-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Mercury 876 037-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 876 037-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury DRNDJ 1 / Mercury 876 036-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury DRN 1 / Mercury 876 036-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATiger In A Dress5:26
- BAffection4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tiger In A Dress are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tiger In A Dress are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tiger In A Dress first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 876 036-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Tiger In A Dress is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 876 036-7, DRN 112, 876 130-7, DRN 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 876 036-7 1w 320 and 876 036-7 2w 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tiger In A Dress 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.