Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 092 1Y 1 Ⓟ1979 670 112 04Runout side A
AA 2925 092 2Y 1 Ⓟ1979 670 111 04Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Watts In A Tank
by Diesel · 1979
17 pressings9 countriesRock
Watts In A Tank was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Watts In A Tank
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 092
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
44 2925 092 1y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 1/1Runout side A
44 2925 092 2y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 1/1Runout side B
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 092
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 092 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 04Runout side A, variant 1
AA 2925 092 2Y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 1 1 1 04Runout side B, variant 1
AA 2925 092 1Y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 11 2 04Runout side A, variant 2
AA 2925 092 2Y 1 Ⓟ 1979 670 1 1 1 04Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury WATTS 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF-1290
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MPF-1290
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1290First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 092First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury WATTS 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Regency 19315LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Polydor IMA-6006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Regency Records RY 9603LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | RCA Victor RY 9603 / RCA Victor RY-9603LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | RCA Victor RY 9603LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Polydor 2480 542LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Metronome 0060.264LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 24 80 542LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY 19315LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Regency Records RY 19315LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY 9603LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sausolito Summernight5:06
- A2Goin' Back To China3:04
- A3Alibi2:47
- A4My Kind Of Woman3:22
- A5All Because Of You3:46
- B1Down In The Silvermine3:00
- B2Good Mornin', Day3:48
- B3Ready For Love2:31
- B4The Harness2:50
- B5Remember The Romans2:50
- B6Bite Back2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Watts In A Tank are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Watts In A Tank are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Watts In A Tank first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, UK, Japan. One of them is Polydor 2925 092.
How do I tell if my copy of Watts In A Tank is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2925 092, WATTS 1, MPF-1290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2925 092 1Y 1 Ⓟ1979 670 112 04 and AA 2925 092 2Y 1 Ⓟ1979 670 111 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Watts In A Tank 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.
