Country unknown
1988- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 41 08169
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Philip BaileyTwins
Vinyl pressings
Twins
by Philip Bailey · 1988
17 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popRockPop
Twins was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Twins
12 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 31-08492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-08492A 1A D G1 A7A-Side Runout Etching
ZSS-08492B-1B D G1 A1B-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 08492AA-Side Label
ZSS 08492BB-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 41 08169
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 31-08492
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 41 08169
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654519 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX251569Side A label
MX251570Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | WTG Records 41 08169First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 654519 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 654519 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 08169 / WTG Records 12EXP 08169First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 31 08492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 654519 6 / Epic 654519 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 654519 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Epic EPC 654519 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | WTG Records 41 08169First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | WTG Records 31-08492First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | WTG Records 31-08492First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | WTG Records 41 08169First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654519 612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 21187", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654519 7 / WTG Records 654519 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Twins (Extended Mix)5:54
- A2Twins (A Capella)3:58
- B1Twins (Club Mix)3:58
- B2Twins (Dub Mix)5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twins are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Twins are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Twins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is WTG Records 41 08169.
How do I tell if my copy of Twins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 41 08169, 31-08492, 654519 6, 654519 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twins 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.
