Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TUBULAR AFFAIR ARunout area side A
TUBULAR AFFAIR BRunout area side B
Samoa ParkTubular Affair
Vinyl pressings
Tubular Affair
by Samoa Park · 1983
10 pressings2 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Tubular Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Tubular Affair
7 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0130
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZR 0130 • ARunout side A, hand-etched
ZR • 0130 • BRunout side B, hand-etched
ZR 0130/1Center label side A
ZR 0130/2Center label side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records MIX 118
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5043
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Blue center labels
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5043/A etRunout side A, hand-etched
ZYX-5043/B etRunout side B, hand-etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1043ZYX Records zyx rec 1043
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-1043/A etRunout side A, etched
ZYX-1043/B etRunout side B, etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5043
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5043/A etRun-out A, hand-etched
ZYX-5043/B etRun-out B, hand-etched
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5043First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 1043 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1043First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5043First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5043First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 118First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0130First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 118First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 5336 / ZYX Records ZYX 533612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 533612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1110-1212", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ATubular Affair7:24
- BTubular Affair (Instrumental Version)7:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tubular Affair are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tubular Affair are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Tubular Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Discomagic Records NP 118.
How do I tell if my copy of Tubular Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NP 118, ZR 0130, MIX 118, 5043) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TUBULAR AFFAIR A and TUBULAR AFFAIR B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tubular Affair 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.