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Vinyl pressings

200 Motels

by Frank Zappa · 1971

57 pressings18 countriesSoundtrackAvantgardeParodyRock

200 Motels was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 200 Motels

12 pressings came out in 1971, 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.

France

1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 29 218/9
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

DS UAS 29218 ARunout side A Hand written

DS UAS 29218 BRunout side B Hand written

DS UAS 29219 ARunout side C Hand written

DS UAS 29219 BRunout side D Hand written

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France

1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 29218/9
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS UAS 29218 ARunout side A, hand-etched

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS UAS 29218 BRunout side B, hand-etched

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS UAS 29219 ARunout side C, hand-etched

[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] DS UAS 29219 BRunout side D, hand-etched

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US

October 1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 9956
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

UAS-9956-1 Re1(2) (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ F 10-6Record 1 / Side A runout, variant 1

UAS-9956-2 Re1(2) (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ F 8-21Record 2 / Side B runout, variant 1

UAS-9956-3 Re1(2) (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ FRecord 2 / Side C runout, variant 1

UAS-9956-4 Re1 (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ F 8-25Record 1 / Side D runout, variant 1

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US

October 1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 9956
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold Cover
Runout / matrix

P UAS 9956-1Runout side A, variant 1

P UAS 9956-2Runout side B, variant 1

P UAS-9956-3Runout side C, variant 1

P UAS-9956-4Runout side D, variant 1

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US

October 1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 9956
Format
LP, Album · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

UAS-9956-1 Re1(2) (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ FRecord 1 - side A runout etched, variant 1

UAS-9956-2 Re1 (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ FRecord 2 - side B runout etched, variant 1

UAS-9956-3 Re1 (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ FRecord 2 - side C runout etched, variant 1

UAS-9956-4 Re1 (̶R̶E̶-̶2̶)̶ F 8-25Record 1 - side D runout etched, variant 1

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US

October 1971
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 9956
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold Cover
Runout / matrix

T I UAS-9956-I (Re -I) -I FSide A runout - etched, variant 1

T I UAS-9956-2 (Re -I) -I FSide B runout - etched, variant 1

T I UAS-9956-3 (Re -I) -I FSide C runout - etched, variant 1

T I UAS-9956-4 (Re -I) -2 FSide D runout - etched, variant 1

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 57 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s28 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1971FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/9First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29218/9First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/19 XDFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971ItalyUnited Artists Records 2 UAS 29218/9First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971NetherlandsUnited Artists Records 5C 188-92854/55 / Bizarre Records 5C 188-92854/55First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971NetherlandsBizarre Records 5C 188-92854/55LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressingLP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing
1971UKUnited Artists Records UDF 50003 / United Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971PhilippinesUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1971USUnited Artists Records UAS 9956First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1972AustraliaUnited Artists Records SUAL-934326/7LP, AlbumLP, Album
1972CanadaUnited Artists Records UAS 9956 / United Artists Records UAS-9956LP, AlbumLP, Album
All 28 pressings from the 1970s
1980s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980GreeceUnited Artists Records 14C 162-92854/5 / Bizarre Records 14C 162-92854/5LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1981FranceLiberty UAS 29 218/9LP, Album, Reissue, RepressLP, Album, Reissue, Repress
1981FranceLiberty 2C 068-90973LP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, ReissueLP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, Reissue
1981ItalyLiberty 3C 154-92854/55LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1986CanadaMCA Records MCA2-4183LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1986GermanyMCA Records 76732-4183-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1986USMCA Records MCA2-4183LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1986USMCA Records MCA2-4183LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2010s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2014EuropeUnited Artists Records 29 21819LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc
2014EuropeUnited Artists Records 29 21819LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc
2014EuropeUnited Artists Records 29 21819LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc
2020s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2021EuropeZappa Records ZR3846-1RLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl
2021WorldwideZappa Records ZR3846-1B / UMe 00602438384044LP, Album, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Year unknown16 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UnknownUnited Artists Records UAS 9956 / United Artists Records UDF 50003LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/9LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/9LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceLiberty UAS 29 218/9LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceUnited Artists Records 1 C064-90 973LP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, ReissueLP, Album, Mispress, Misprint, Reissue
?FranceLiberty UAS 29 218/9LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/9LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29.218LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
?FranceLiberty UAS 29 218/9LP, AlbumLP, Album
?FranceLiberty UAS 29 218/9LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?FranceUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/9 / United Artists Records UAS 29.218LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?GermanyUnited Artists Records UAS 29 218/19 XDLP, Album, Repress, StereoLP, Album, Repress, Stereo
?ItalyLiberty 54 1928543 / Liberty 3C 154-92855LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
?MexicoUnited Artists Records GX 01-495LP, AlbumLP, Album
?SwedenUnited Artists Records 7C 138-92854/5LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
All 16 pressings from unknown years

Tracklist

  1. A1Semi-Fraudulent / Direct-From-Hollywood Overture1:59
  2. A2Mystery Roach2:33
  3. A3Dance Of The Rock & Roll Interviewers0:48
  4. A4This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Prologue)0:56
  5. A5Tuna Fish Promenade2:30
  6. A6Dance Of The Just Plain Folks4:39
  7. A7This Town Is A Sealed Tuna Sandwich (Reprise)0:59
  8. A8The Sealed Tuna Bolero1:40
  9. A9Lonesome Cowboy Burt3:51
  10. B1Touring Can Make You Crazy2:53
  11. B2Would You Like A Snack?1:23
  12. B3Redneck Eats3:03
  13. B4Centerville2:31
  14. B5She Painted Up Her Face1:42
  15. B6Janet's Big Dance Number1:18
  16. B7Half A Dozen Provocative Squats1:57
  17. B8Mysterioso0:48
  18. B9Shove It Right In2:32
  19. B10Lucy's Seduction Of A Bored Violinist & Postlude4:00
  20. C1I'm Stealing The Towels2:14
  21. C2Dental Hygiene Dilemma5:12
  22. C3Does This Kind Of Life Look Interesting To You?3:00
  23. C4Daddy, Daddy, Daddy3:11
  24. C5Penis Dimension4:35
  25. C6What Will This Evening Bring Me This Morning3:27
  26. D1A Nun Suit Painted On Some Old Boxes1:09
  27. D2Magic Fingers3:55
  28. D3Motorhead's Midnight Ranch1:30
  29. D4Dew On The Newts We Got1:10
  30. D5The Lad Searches The Night For His Newts0:41
  31. D6The Girl Wants To Fix Him Some Broth1:10
  32. D7The Girl's Dream0:55
  33. D8Little Green Scratchy Sweaters & Courduroy Ponce1:01
  34. D9Strictly Genteel (The Finale)11:09

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of 200 Motels are there?

57 vinyl pressings of 200 Motels are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.

When was 200 Motels first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, US, UK, Philippines and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 29 218/9.

How do I tell if my copy of 200 Motels is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 29 218/9, UAS 29218/9, UAS 9956, UDF 50003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS UAS 29218 A and DS UAS 29218 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is 200 Motels 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.

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