UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- RCA XYZ 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Red
- Runout / matrix
XYZ 1 A₁ COPYMASTERS. Miles. SSSHHH... DON'T WAKE MILKY.Side A runout, etched
XYZ 1 B₁ TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF. COPYMASTERS. Miles.Side B runout, etched
Pop Will Eat ItselfX Y & Zee
Vinyl pressings
X Y & Zee
by Pop Will Eat Itself · 1990
10 pressings6 countriesBreakbeatIndie RockElectronicRock
X Y & Zee was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 X Y & Zee
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | RCA XYZ 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PB 442437", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PT4424412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Mexico | RCA SL 723112" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2763-1-RD12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | RCA 2763-1-RDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | RCA PT 4424412" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | RCA PB442437", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | RCA PT4424612", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Box Set · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Box Set · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Australasia | RCA PT 4424412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1X Y & Zee (The Intergalactic Mix)
- A2X Y & Zee (The Electric Sunshine Mix)
- BX Y & Zee (Sensory Amplification Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of X Y & Zee are there?
10 vinyl pressings of X Y & Zee are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was X Y & Zee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK. One of them is RCA XYZ 1.
How do I tell if my copy of X Y & Zee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XYZ 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XYZ 1 A₁ COPYMASTERS. Miles. SSSHHH... DON'T WAKE MILKY. and XYZ 1 B₁ TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF. COPYMASTERS. Miles.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is X Y & Zee 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.