Vinyl pressings
by Propaganda · 1985
Duel was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
37 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 12 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.
DUAL 11 A-1U-1-1-x1Runout side A, variant 1
DUAL 11 B-1U-1-1-x1Runout side B, variant 1
DUAL 12 A-1U-1-1-x1 GRAEME - SOUND CLINICRunout side C, variant 1
DUAL 12 B-1U-1-1-x1Runout side D, variant 1
PZ TAS 8A JONZSide A runout
PZ TAS 8 BSide B runout
ZTAS 8 A-2U-1-1-3
ZTAS 8 B-1U-1-
ZTAS 8 A-2U-1-1-2 JONZ - SOUND CLINIC
ZTAS 8 B QA-1U-1-1- D
12 ZTAS 8 A-2U-1-2-5 DSide A runout groove, variant 1
12 ZTAS 8 B-2U-1-1- DSide B runout groove, variant 1
12 ZTAS 8 A-2U-1-1- DSide A runout groove, variant 2
12 ZTAS 8 B-2U-1-1- DSide B runout groove, variant 2
ZTAS 8 A-1URunout side A, variant 1
ZTAS 8 B-1URunout side B, variant 1
ZTAS 8 A-1U-1-1- 4 DRunout side A, variant 2
ZTAS 8 B 44-1U-1-1- DRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records K-9771 / ZTT K-9771First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records IS-1030First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records 97024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | ZTT 880 850-1 / Island Records 880 850-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | ZTT 880 850-7 / Island Records 880 850-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Island Records ZTAX 8First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | ZTT ZTAS 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | ZTT ZTAX 8First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Japan | Polystar D07D-2002First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Festival Records X 14229 / Island Records X 14229First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records K-9771 / ZTT K-9771First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | South Africa | Island Records WIP 6688First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records F-601687 / ZTT 12 ZTAS 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records A-107.336 / Island Records A-107336 ZTAS 8First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Island Records A-107336 / ZTT ZTAS 8First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Island Records 601 687 / ZTT 601 687-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
43 vinyl pressings of Duel are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Portugal and more. One of them is ZTT DUAL 1, released April 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DUAL 1, PZ TAS 8, ZTAS 8, 12 ZTAS 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DUAL 11 A-1U-1-1-x1 and DUAL 11 B-1U-1-1-x1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
