UK
July 1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ + 3 + A2 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKE
WARTZ + 3 + B2 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKE
Frankie Goes To HollywoodWar (Hidden)
Vinyl pressings
War (Hidden)
by Frankie Goes To Hollywood · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
War (Hidden) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of War (Hidden)
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
July 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ 3 A-3U - 1 - 1̶ 2 -- 7 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
WARTZ 3 B-3U - 1 - 1 - TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
WARTZ 3 A-3U-1-1-4 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
WARTZ 3 B-3U-1-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
July 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Generic ZTT Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ 3 A-3U - 1 - 1̶ 2 -- 7 TOWNHOUSESide A
WARTZ 3 B-3U - 1 - 1 - TOWNHOUSESide B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Generic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ 3 A-3U-1 1-x1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, etched / stamped, variant 1
WARTZ 3 B-3U-1-1-Runout side B, etched / stamped, variant 1
WARTZ 3 A-3U-1-1-1 5 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
TOWNHOUSE WARTZ 3 B-3U-1-✻-3Runout side A, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ 3 A-1 Townhouse DAMONTSide A runout
WARTZ 3 B-1 Townhouse DAMONTSide B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZTT WARTZ 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
WARTZ 3 A-1 Townhouse DAMONTSide A runout
WARTZ 3 B-1 Townhouse DAMONTSide B runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | New Zealand | Island Records X-14103 / Festival Records X-14103First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Philippines | Island Records DS-018First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12 QUEENP 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records X-14103 / ZTT WARTZ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AWar (Hidden)8:33
- B1Two Tribes (Carnage)7:54
- B2One February Friday1:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of War (Hidden) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of War (Hidden) are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was War (Hidden) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines. One of them is ZTT WARTZ 3, released July 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of War (Hidden) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WARTZ 3, 12 QUEENP 3, X-14103, DS-018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WARTZ + 3 + A2 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKE and WARTZ + 3 + B2 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is War (Hidden) 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.
