Vinyl pressings
by Frankie Goes To Hollywood · 1984
Two Tribes was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
72 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 18 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.
XZIP 1 A - 1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. DAMONTRunout side A, etched, variant 1
XZIP 1 B - 1 PORKY FUSIE. DAMONTRunout side B, etched, variant 1
XZIP 1 A-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. 2 DAMONT JRunout side A, etched, variant 2
XZIP 1 B-1 1 PORKY FUSIE. DAMONT HRunout side B, etched, variant 2
ZTAS 3 - A-5U-1-1 - 20 TOWNHOUSESide A, variant 1
ZTAS 3 - B-1U-1 " 1 - 22 TOWNHOUSESide B, variant 1
ZTAS 3 - A-4U - 1 - 2 - 1 TOWNHOUSESide A, variant 2
ZTAS 3 - B-2U - 1 - 2 - 1 TOWNHOUSESide B, variant 2
PZTAS + 3 + A3 ORLAKE TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
PZTAS + 3 + B3 B ORLAKE TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
PZTAS + 3 + A3 ORLAKE TOWNHOUSE BRunout side A, variant 2
PZTAS + 3 + B3 B ORLAKE TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
12 ZTAS 3 A-1U-1-1-x1 TOWNHOUSEStamped, side A, variant 1
12 ZTAS 3 B-2U-1-2-2 TOWNHOUSEStamped, side B, variant 1
12 ZTAS 3 A-1U-1-1-12 TOWNHOUSEStamped, side A, variant 2
12 ZTAS 3 B-2U-1-5-y1 TOWNHOUSEStamped, side B, variant 2
12 ZTAS 3 A-1U-1-2-1 TOWNHOUSESide A runout
12 ZTAS 3 B-2U-1-2-12 TOWNHOUSESide B runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records IS 1002 / ZTT IS 1002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records ISL-97004 / ZTT ISL-97004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Island Records IS 1002 / ZTT IS 1002First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Island Records 106 495 / Island Records 106 495-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 065-1 / ZTT 880 065-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | ZTT 880 014-7 / Island Records 880 014-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Island Records 880 014-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Island Records 062-200220 6 / ZTT 12ZTAS 3First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | ZTT 12ZTAS 3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | ZTT 12ZTAS 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | ZTT WIPX 906First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Island Records ZTAS 3 / ZTT ZTAS 3First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Island Records 13SI-242 / Polystar 13SI-242First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Festival Records X 14065 / ZTT 12 ZTAS 3First year12", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Festival Records X 14092 / ZTT XZTAS 3First year12", Limited Edition, Numbered, 45 RPM · Limited, Numbered | 12", Limited Edition, Numbered, 45 RPM · Limited, Numbered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | ZTT 808 IiI FGTH10", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 10", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1994 | Europe | ZTT 4509-96148-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Europe | ZTT FGTH4 / ZTT 4509-95205-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Europe | ZTT FGTH4T / ZTT 4509-95206-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 130112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 132012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT SAM 133112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT 808 IiI FGTH10", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo, Colored vinyl | 10", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT 808 IiI FGTH10", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 10", Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT FGTH4T / ZTT 4509-95206-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | ZTT FGTH4 / ZTT 4509-95205-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Germany | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2000 | UK | ZTT ZTT154TP / ZTT ZTT154TPX12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | ZTT ZTT 154 TX312", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2000 | UK | ZTT ZTT 154 TP / ZTT ZTT 154 TPX12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2000 | UK | ZTT ZTT 154 TX212", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2000 | UK | ZTT ZTT154T12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
90 vinyl pressings of Two Tribes are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1984 and 2000.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Europe, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland and more. One of them is ZTT XZIP 1, released June 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XZIP 1, ZTAS 3, PZTAS 3, 12 ZTAS 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZIP 1 A - 1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. DAMONT and XZIP 1 B - 1 PORKY FUSIE. DAMONT. 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.
