Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR0111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Blue Label
- Runout / matrix
ZR . 0111Etched in runout, This Side
ZR . 0111Etched in runout, Other Side
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Vinyl pressings
Droid
by Mito · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Droid was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Droid
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR0111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Black labels
- Runout / matrix
ZR • 0111Runout side A
ZR • 0111Runout side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red Label
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0111
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Brown Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR0111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR0111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0111First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 357212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Belgium | BMC BMC 15727" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | Rush Records RR 100112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Rush Records RR 1201812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 10126 / Music-Box M. BOX 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Music-Box M. BOX 101267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Sweden | Sanny-X Studios, Gothenburg SX-0017", Single Sided | 7", Single Sided |
Tracklist
- ADroid5:25
- BDroid5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Droid are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Droid are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Droid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy. One of them is Zanza Records ZR0111.
How do I tell if my copy of Droid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZR0111, ZR 0111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZR . 0111 and ZR . 0111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Droid 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.