UK
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 11 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZANG 11T-ASide A runout
ZANG 11T-BSide B runout
SealFuture Love EP
Vinyl pressings
Future Love EP
by Seal · 1991
12 pressings4 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Future Love EP was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Future Love EP
11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 11ZTT 9031-74346-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-11-A LYN 28660 MT ASide A runout, variant 1
ZANG-11-B LYN 28661 MT FSide B runout, variant 1
ZANG-11-A LYN 28660 MT ASide A runout, variant 2
ZANG-11-B LYN 28661 MT ASide B runout, variant 2
UK
May 27, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZANG 11TXZTT 9031-74347-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-11(TX)-A4 — BcRunout, Side A – hand etched, "Bc" upside down
Bc 1 ZANG-11 (TX)-B4 — W 4380Runout, Side B – hand etched, "Bc" & "W 4380" upside down, "1" sideways
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT SAM 788
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZANG-11TX-A₂Etched runout A
ZANG-11TX-B₁Etched runout B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 9031-74429-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 174429-7-ARunout A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 903 174429-7-BRunout B, stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 9031-74429-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Large centre hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 174429-7-A2 12Runout A, stamped/etched
R/S Alsdorf 903 174429-7-Bx 23Runout B, stamped/etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT 9031-74429-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | ZTT 9031-74429-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | France | ZTT ZANG 11 / WEA 9031-74346-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | ZTT ZANG 11 / ZTT 9031-74346-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | Germany | ZTT 9031-74346-0 / ZTT ZANG 11 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | ZTT ZANG 11TX / ZTT 9031-74347-0First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | ZTT ZANG 11 / ZTT 9031-74346-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT SAM 788First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 11 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 11 / ZTT 9031-74346-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | ZTT ZANG 11TX / ZTT 9031-74347-0First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | ZTT ZANG 11 T12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AFuture Love Paradise5:31
- B1A Minor Groove5:52
- B2Violet2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Future Love EP are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Future Love EP are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Future Love EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, France, Germany. One of them is ZTT ZANG 11 T, released April 22, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Future Love EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZANG 11 T, ZANG 11, ZANG 11TX, SAM 788) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZANG 11T-A and ZANG 11T-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Future Love EP 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.
