UK
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POG 34Polydor 871 440-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
PO 34 A SNA TOWNHOUSERunout side A
PO 34 B SNA TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Level 42Tracie
Vinyl pressings
Tracie
by Level 42 · 1989
14 pressings5 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Tracie 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 Tracie
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZ 34Polydor 871 435-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
January 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PZX 34Polydor 871 441-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 34Polydor 871 434-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PO-34-A TOWNHOUSEA-Side - Etched
PO 34 _B TOWNHOUSEB-Side - Etched
[SNA logo]Both Sides - Stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 34Polydor 871 434-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Alternative labels
- Runout / matrix
PO 34 A-2J-1- QI TOWNHOUSESide A, stamped exc. TOWNHOUSE is etched
PO 34 B-2J-1- Q I TOWNHOUSESide B, stamped exc. TOWNHOUSE is etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PO 34Polydor 871 434-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels / Sleeve Variant
- Runout / matrix
PO- 34-A- TOWNHOUSEEtched runout, side A
PO 34 -B TOWNHOUSEEtched runout, side B
[SNA Logo]Stamped runout, sides A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 871 434-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | Polydor 871 441-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor DJP 311First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 871 435-1 / Polydor 871 435-1 YFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PO 34 / Polydor 871 434-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZ 34 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PO 34 / Polydor 871 434-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PO 34 / Polydor 871 434-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 871 438-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 871 438-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor POG 34 / Polydor 871 440-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZ 34 / Polydor 871 435-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 871 434-7 / Polydor PO 34First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Polydor PZX 34 / Polydor 871 441-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATracie
- BThree Words
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tracie are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tracie are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Tracie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POG 34, released January 9, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Tracie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POG 34, PZ 34, PZX 34, PO 34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PO 34 A SNA TOWNHOUSE and PO 34 B SNA TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tracie 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.
