UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3282EMI 0C 062-62 323
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5542Side A (Variant 1)
YAX 5543Side B (Variant 1)
YAX 5542-3U Masterdisk RLSide A (Variant 2)
YAX 5543-2USide B (Variant 2)
Vinyl pressings
2 Faced
by No Dice · 1979
18 pressings14 countriesClassic RockRock
2 Faced was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 2 Faced
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 14 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11925
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11925-Z13 ✲ MASTERDISKSide 1 (etched except for "✲ MASTERDISK")
ST-2-11925-Z-10 ✲ MASTERDISKSide 2 (etched except for "✲ MASTERDISK")
ST-1-11925Side 1 label
ST-2-11924Side 2 label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11925
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11925-Z1⌂ ━◁ MASTERDISKA-side runout etching
ST-2-11925-Z-3 ━◁ MASTERDISKB-side runout etching
(ST-1-11925)A-side label
(ST-2-11925)B-side label
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3282
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX 5542Side A
YAX 5543Side B
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11925
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 070-62 323
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI EMC 3282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11925First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | EMI 2C 070-62 323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-62 323 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-62 323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | EMI 14C 062-62323First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Greece | EMI 5542 / 5545LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI 3C 064-62323 / EMI 3C 064 - 62323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 062-62323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | EMI EMC 3282First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | EMI 8E 072-62 323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | EMI 7C 062-62323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(D) 5168 / EMI Electrola EMCJ(D) 5168First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | EMI 10 C066-062.323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | EMI EMC 3282 / EMI 0C 062-62 323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records ST-11925First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | EMI EMC 3282LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Momma Do Stop Your Children Watching What Your Momma Do
- A2Shooting In The Dark
- A3I Keep It To Myself
- A4Angel With A Dirty Face
- A5No Stone Unturned
- B1Come Dancing
- B2If You Had Nothing
- B3Bad Boys
- B4Upt Up 'n' Left Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2 Faced are there?
18 vinyl pressings of 2 Faced are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was 2 Faced first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3282.
How do I tell if my copy of 2 Faced is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3282, ST-11925, 2C 070-62 323, 1C 064-62 323) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 5542 and YAX 5543. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2 Faced 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.