UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- NEMS International NIN 001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NIN+001+A ORLAKESide A runout, etched
NIN+001+B ORLAKESide B runout, etched
NIN 001ASide A label
NIN 001BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
2XS
by Nazareth · 1982
44 pressings26 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
2XS 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 2XS
32 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 21 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4901
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04901-ASide 1 etched M1 Δ 25542
AM SP 04901-BSide 2 etched M1 Δ 25542-X
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4901
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Electrosound Press
- Runout / matrix
SP-04901-AA Side Label
SP-04901-BB Side Label
AM SP 04901-A ES ^ ⚇ ℰMWA Side Etch
AM SP 04901-B ES ^ ⚇ ℰMWB Side Etch
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4901
- Format
- LP, Album · R - RCA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04901-A RCA1• (•• in a circle) B1DSide A variant 2
AM SP 04901-B RCA2••(•• in a circle) B2DSide B variant 2
AM SP 04901-A RCA3• (•• in a circle) A1ASide A variant 3
AM SP04901-B RCA2•• (•• in a circle) B1FSide B variant 3
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4901
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-04901-AA Side Label
SP-04901-BB Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4901
- Format
- LP, Album · Electrosound Press
- Runout / matrix
SP-04901-AA Side Label
SP-04901-BB Side Label
AM SP 04901-A ESΔ ⚇ ƐMWA Side Etch
AM SP 04901-B ESΔ ⚇ ƐMWB Side Etch
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP 4901 / A&M Records SP-4901First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4901LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | France | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Vertigo 6302197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Vertigo 6302197First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Ireland | NEMS International NIN 001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Vertigo 25PP-62First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Vertigo 25PP-62First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6302 197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Russia | Santa Records П94 RAT 30785LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Back On Black RCV121LPLP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Salvo SALVO400LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | Europe | Salvo RCV121LP / Back On Black RCV121LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Salvo SALVO400LPLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2022 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT202LPXLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Vertigo 6302 197LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | Kelly KY-1026LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Love Leads To The Madness
- A2Boys In The Band
- A3You Love Another
- A4Gatecrash
- A5Games
- B1Back To The Trenches
- B2Dream On
- B3Lonely In The Night
- B4Preservation
- B5Take The Rap
- B6Mexico
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2XS are there?
44 vinyl pressings of 2XS are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
When was 2XS first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Mexico, Australia and more. One of them is NEMS International NIN 001.
How do I tell if my copy of 2XS is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NIN 001, SP 4901, SP-4901, LPR-23030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NIN+001+A ORLAKE and NIN+001+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2XS 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.
