UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0
- Format
- Album, LP
- Runout / matrix
ESTU 2190 A-01-01-2 DSide A runout
ESTU 2190 Bˣ-01-01-1 DSide B runout
PoisonNative Tongue
Vinyl pressings
Native Tongue
by Poison · 1993
14 pressings12 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Native Tongue was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Native Tongue
11 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 10 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.
South Korea
January 29, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7 98961 1EMI EKPL-0289
- Format
- Album, LP
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 070 798961 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMG 798961-1-A ··· 1SAA1Side A, Runout, Stamped
BMG 798961-1-B ··· 1SAA1Side B, Runout, Stamped
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11001527
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1993- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 321-0040
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1993- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Capitol Records 070 798961 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | EMI 11001527First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 321-0040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 321-0040First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Greece | Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Greece | Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1993 | Guatemala | EMI 98961-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Italy | Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Capitol Records 060 7989611First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1993 | Venezuela | Capitol Records CAPITOL-25.916 / EMI 25916First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1993 | South Korea | Capitol Records 7 98961 1 / EMI EKPL-0289First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK, Europe & US | Capitol RecordsLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | USA & Europe | Universal Music Group 060075399583LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Native Tongue
- A2The Scream
- A3Stand
- A4Stay Alive
- A5Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice)
- A6Body Talk
- A7Bring It Home
- B17 Days Over You
- B2Richie's Acoustic Thang
- B3Ain't That The Truth
- B4Theatre Of Soul
- B5Strike Up The Band
- B6Ride Child Ride
- B7Blind Faith
- B8Bastard Son Of A Thousand Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Native Tongue are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Native Tongue are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1993 and 2024.
When was Native Tongue first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, South Korea, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 0777 7 98961 1 0.
How do I tell if my copy of Native Tongue is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0777 7 98961 1 0, 7 98961 1, 070 798961 1, 11001527) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ESTU 2190 A-01-01-2 D and ESTU 2190 Bˣ-01-01-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Native Tongue 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.
