UK
September 3, 1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6ZTT 9031-72424-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 6. A.1 MT LYN - 27088 TIRunout, A-side, etched
ZANG 6. B.1 I MT LYN - 27089Runout, B-side, etched
MC TunesTunes Splits The Atom
Vinyl pressings
Tunes Splits The Atom
by MC Tunes · 1990
10 pressings3 countriesTechnoPop RapElectronicHip Hop
Tunes Splits The Atom was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Tunes Splits The Atom
10 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
September 3, 1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6ZTT 9031-72424-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 6. A.1 A MT LYN - 27088Side A runout, etched
ZANG 6. B.1 I MT LYN - 27089 BSide B runout, etched
UK
September 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6TZTT 9031-72425-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 6 (T) A2 PR-R ESide A runout, etched
ZANG 6 (T) B2 PR-R ESide B runout, etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6TZTT 9031-72425-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-6(T)A-1 MTVariant 1, Side A Runout, Etched
ZANG-6-(T) B-3 MT DVariant 1, Side B Runout, Etched
ZANG-6(T) A-1 MT CVariant 2, Side A Runout, Etched
ZANG-6-(T) B-3 MT AVariant 2, Side B Runout, Etched
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6 SAM
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
UK & Europe
September 1990- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 6TXZTT 9031-72426-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 6 (TX) A1 PR-R P2 BA Side
ZANG 6 (TX) B1 M2 PR-R DB Side
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | ZTT ZANG 6T / ZTT 9031-72425-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | ZTT ZANG 6 SAMFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | ZTT ZANG 6T / ZTT 9031-72425-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | ZTT ZANG 6TXFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | ZTT ZANG 6TX / ZTT 9031-72426-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | ZTT ZANG 6 T SAMFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | ZTT ZANG 6 / ZTT 9031-72424-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | ZTT ZANG 6 / ZTT 9031-72424-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | ZTT ZANG 6 / ZTT 9031-72424-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | ZTT ZANG 6T / ZTT 9031-72425-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Tunes Splits The Atom (Original Rap)3:49
- A2Tunes Splits The Atom (Zero Gravity Mix)3:11
- BDance Yourself To Death (Marley Mix)4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tunes Splits The Atom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tunes Splits The Atom are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Tunes Splits The Atom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, UK & Europe, Europe. One of them is ZTT ZANG 6, released September 3, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Tunes Splits The Atom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZANG 6, ZANG 6T, ZANG 6 SAM, ZANG 6TX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZANG 6. A.1 MT LYN - 27088 TI and ZANG 6. B.1 I MT LYN - 27089. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tunes Splits The Atom 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.